I have been experiencing increased shortness of breath with minimal activity. My cardiologist checks my blood pressure when I send it to him. I am not very active walking exercise due to knee problem. I am not sure to see, pulmonologist, cardiologist or primary care MD. My heart checks out fine. My blood pressure machine sometimes shows an irregular heart beat. I wore a monitor one weekend but nothing ever showed Thanksjs
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your cardiologist consultation is normal, no need to worry about cardiac cause for your breathlessness. In my opinion, we should rule out pulmonary causes. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.