Re: shortness of breath

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on July 10, 1998 at 00:03:14:

In Reply to: shortness of breath posted by Kathy on July 05, 1998 at 17:37:24:






I suffered a heart attack in April.  had an angioplasty as well as a stent implant.  because of the severity of my blockage.  Left anterior descending, I experienced the fluid back up in my lungs.
I notice now if I am lying down while talking, I begin wheezing and coughing, sometimes sputum is pink tinged.  Its like exertion while lying down brings this on.  Even simple things as kissing my mate will cause me to wheeze and begin coughing.  Any ideas?
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Dear Kathy,
This could be a recurrence of the blockage or a worsening of your heart function.  I would make an appointment to see your cardiologist as soon as possible.  
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