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Question
Hello doctor,
I was diagnosed with mild heart failure, the doctor told me not to think too much, avoid heavy work and stress. I often get tired, can't breathe, if I want to breathe, I have to take a deep breath for 10-20 minutes before I can breathe. Recently, I also feel a little short of breath, hot in the chest. I'm afraid of catching Covid. So the doctor asked me what is the cause of shortness of breath? Due to Covid or heart failure? I thank you doctor.
Phan Thi Van Khanh (2003)
Answer
Answered by Doctor Nguyen Van Duong - Cardiovascular Center, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What is the cause of shortness of breath? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Shortness of breath due to heart failure and shortness of breath due to different respiratory diseases. However, to distinguish clearly you need to see a doctor and do evaluation tests including cardiovascular tests: Echocardiography, normal electrocardiogram and ProBNP. Covid tests include: PCR test Covid 19 and X-ray of the lungs.
If you still have questions about shortness of breath, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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