I am 65 years of age and physically fit. Presently after walking some distance I feel a breathing pressure and when I stop walking there is no problem. Please advise now what I will have to do?

Shortness of Breath

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Dr. Vishali KotwalGeneral Physician21yrs exp

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You should get your ecg, x ray chest and a tmt done.

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Dr. S.K. TandonGeneral Physician41yrs exp

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You might be suffering with stable angina. So go to cardiologist for further treatment. Trial test of tab. Nitrocontein 2.6 mg after breakfast for 10 days and then see the response. Please check blood pressure before starting nitro 2.6. More you can contact me on line by paid audio consultation.

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Dr. Rakshith DasGeneral Physicianyrs exp

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1. get coronary angiogram done 2. get ECG / 2decho done 3. general blood chloesterol levels to identify risk of heart attack and treat accordingly 4. if any comorbidities as diabetes / hypertension take treatment adequately

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