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What is the reatment of shortness of breath?

the treatment is according to the specific cause so you need to visit the pulmonologist to get a medical examination and diagnosis of the cause of your condition :
if you have any heart problems you need to follow up with a cardiologist urgently
you can take Esomeprazole 40mg for stomache problems
you can take Gemifloxacin 320mg once daily for 5 days for chest infection
you can continue on ventolin and adding other treatment such as beclomethasone inhaler in case of obstructive lung disease like asthma or COPD

What are the causes of shortness of breath ?

 shortness of breath related to cardiac causes such as heart failure or angina
 shortness of breath related to respiratory causes, such as bronchitis or common cold or lung infection or obstructive lung disease
in these cases, the pain is associated with cough, fever or, chest-wheezing
shortness of breath related to gastroesophageal causes like reflux of stomache acid and hiatus hernia , and indigestion

what tests should you have ?

Physical exam
CBC
Electrocardiography ECG
Chest X ray CXR
In some cases you need to do an ECHO and endoscope
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