Cardiac asthma is wheezing that occurs due to failure of the left heart. Wheezing is caused by the pooling of fluid in the lungs due to heart failure. This condition is treated by removing fluid from the lungs and heart medications to control the blood pressure.
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Inspite of medications, I am not relieved from chest tightness. Is it COPD?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 50-year-old female, with a history of childhood asthma, that was virtually a nonissue in my adult life until three weeks ago. I had a recent stromal vascular fraction (SVF) adipose stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) with a cold on board. I felt tight chested then but not b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your symptoms and investigations thoroughly and your treatment records. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all, it is not a COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma as suggested by normal pulmonary function te... Read Full »