a doctor new to me has prescribed primulot-N because I have been getting headaches. After 2 weeks, I have tightness in my chest and my heart feels like it is racing - I run often. When I mentioned this yesterday she said it was asthma. I am concerned...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Tightness in chest with rapid heart rate is seen in many conditions. They are not characteristics of asthma. Asthma patients usually present with cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. But better to get done PFT to rule out asthma. If PFT is normal, no need to worry about asthma. Cardiac disease like arrhythmia can cause similar symptoms. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both these are normal, then no need to worry about arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out asthma and heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.