Hi. I have been having shortness of breath for almost one year now. I had a regular echo done but it was said that my heart was normal but i still have shortness of breath and fatigue and sometimes pain around the left part of my chest.Am worried that i might have a heart disease that the echo couldnt show.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about heart diseases if your 2d echo at regular intervals is normal. Shortness of breath and chest pain are also seen in lung diseases like bronchitis and asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is suggestive of obstructive airway defect than you may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). But if PFT is normal than no need to worry about Pulmonary diseases. Then stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely in your case. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Consult psychiatrist and discuss all these. You may need counselling sessions. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out Pulmonary causes. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.