What causes shortness of breath and suggest treatment?
Patient: I feel short of breath sometimes. Even if im just laying down. it goes and comnes. When I do heavy lifting is when I feel it the most. I am over weight and i do have sleep apnea. I was thinking i might have a fatty heart. If so Is there a cure for it? Doctor: HelloShortness of breath and exertional breathlessness may be due to cardiopulmonary causes.You may need proper clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,liver and renal function test,thyroid profile,ultrasound of abdomen,chest X-ray(PA view),ECG in all leads,ECHO,TMT,PFT etc.Further treatment requirement depend upon these basic investigations.Treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan