Re: Shortness of Breath (was Normal CT)

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Very easy to tell if problem is SOB or hyperventilation.

64 y old N.H. Vet with possible PA BP readings as high 199/100 K drop from 4.3

to 3.2 after being started 25 MG of HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE fluid retention

Dizziness Fatigue Tachycardia PVC shortness of breath Now believe this to be

hyperventilation as breathing into bag greatly reduces recovery time brain fog

Sleep Apnea Parkinson like shaking 2 cm tumor on left adrenal gland 2.2 cm

exophytic low density lesion off the mid pole of the left kidney which measures

34 HU, greater than expected for a simple cyst. 3 NEG stress tests 2 NEG EHCO

some adnormal EKG and some normal

meds I now take and was on for the two PRA ratio test. PAR ratio wasn't high to

DX PA

ATENOLOL25MG TRIAMTERENE50MG POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20MEQ

FUROSEMIDE 60MG TAB.

Information from first Test done at the VA and quest labs. RENIN: 1.8 ng/mL/hr

Current Range 0.65-5.0 ng/mL/hr

SERUM ALDOS: 16 ng/dL Current adult reference range:

Upright 8:00-10:00 am < or = 28 ng/dL

Upright 4:00-6:00 pm < or = 21 ng/dL

Supine 8:00-10:00 am 3-16 ng/dL

Test done At Dartmouth RENIN ACTIVITY .8 no range given

ALDOSTERONE 5.5 range <=21

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> SOB is a sensation that only the pt can state. Exactly what do you mean when

you say your are SOB? When, how long, what brings it on, what makes it better

etc?

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Need for deep breathing has two causes. One is to regulate O2 other is to

regulate CO2.

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> SOB is a sensation that only the pt can state. Exactly what do you mean when

you say your are SOB? When, how long, what brings it on, what makes it better

etc?

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Not to mention brain disorders that can alter breathing. CE Grim MDOn Dec 4, 2011, at 10:15 AM, Francis Bill SUSPECTED PA wrote: Need for deep breathing has two causes. One is to regulate O2 other is to regulate CO2. > > <snip> > SOB is a sensation that only the pt can state. Exactly what do you mean when you say your are SOB? When, how long, what brings it on, what makes it better etc? >