I'm experiencing shortness of breath at night when I'm trying to sleep, and it sometimes happens while I'm eating too. Could this be related to fluid in my lungs? What could be causing this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Yes it causes difficulty in breathing. ADvised chest x-ray and plueral fluid for ADA and culture and sensitivity.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Can you explain what my ECG report indicates about my heart? The report says "unconfirmed diagnosis," and I'm not sure how concerned I should be. Is this something serious?

Advised repeat ecg and cardiac markers.

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I'm really worried because my husband keeps having this slight pain and tightness in the center of his chest. It's especially bothersome when he coughs or takes a deep breath during these episodes. It's not happening all the time, but I'm not sure if we should investigate heart problems or something else. There aren't any other symptoms to go off of. What should we do?

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