I am a female 55 years old height 5\"4\".my weight is 222lbs.i have high blod pressure,osteoarthritis,diabetis,asthma,glaucoma.i had to go to the emergency room about 2 months ago.i had bronchitis congestive heart failure.flood in my lungs.should i be worriedd and be on medacation for that?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely continue medicines otherwise you willingness end up in hospital again. By your history and description, you must be having congestive heart failure (CHF) due to hypertension. CHF is likely two cause fluid retention in lungs (pulmonary edema) and breathlessness. Treatment of choice for this is diuretics. If you don't take diuretics then high possibility of recurrence of pulmonary edema in the future. Along with diuretics, strict control of hypertension and asthma are needed. So don't stop your Chat Doctor.  Do regular follow up with your doctor and take medicines regularly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.