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

  1. 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?

    I thought you might gain some additional insight from this article on asthma and diagnosis: https://asthma.net/diagnosis/. I do hope you find it to be helpful.

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

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