I recently had chest pains and was short of breath. also a rattle sound in my chest. The doctor ordered a echogram and I was told that my heart was stiff and not filling all the way. What is the cause and how does this affect my lungs. I have had a cough and wezzing have been antibotics for all most three months
Q: I have COPD and have a hard time breathing.
Answers (1)
3/10/10 10:45pm
Hi papaolin,
I am going to refer you to a question asked by another person regarding an infant who had a "stiff heart " The answers given, particularly the second answer, may be helpful in answering your question.
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
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