BODY SIGNAL ALERT SHORTNESS OF BREATH, ACUTE, UPON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: TREATMENT
If the shortness of breath does not disappear with rest or quickly recurs during any kind of physical activity, it is a medical emergency and professional care should be sought.
Once you’ve been admitted to the hospital, your heart will be constantly monitored with electronic monitoring and blood tests to see if the heart has been damaged. The treatment will depend on what shows up on the various tests. The problem could be angina pectoris. If you do have angina pectoris, your medication might include beta-blockers, nitrates, and calcium channel blockers, depending on your age, your health, and the condition of your heart. Your doctor might also recommend that you carry sublingual nitroglycerine tablets to place under your tongue whenever you experience chest pain or shortness of breath.
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