- male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been feeling really off lately. Sometimes I feel like I can't breathe properly, and I start sweating. I checked my blood pressure and pulse, and they seem normalBP was 12070, and pulse rate was 73. But for the past few nights especially, my heart feels like it's racing. I go to the gym regularly, I don't smoke, but my job at an MNC is pretty stressful. Could stress be causing this, or should I be worried about something else?
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Seroflo inhaler sos is advised to the pt for wheezing.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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