How do you best explain the asthma symptoms to the doc without them thinking you're having heart issues?

Hi again, suzaileen -and thanks for this excellent question. From my perspective - the best one can do is be honest with their physician. If you are objective and straight in your presentation (to the doctor), he/she can make the best and most accurate diagnosis on your behalf. With a proper and accurate diagnosis - the proper treatment and medication regimen can be determined.

After all, if you don't have a cardiac condition, the doctor will be able to determine that during a thorough evaluation and suitable diagnostic tests. What do you think?

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All the best,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)