Question 1

does having asthma put you at a greater risk for heart attack or stroke? particularly when exercising? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is risky only if there is a documented history of significant heart disease , eg, stents, angioplasty, bypass, HTN. Otherwise,  asthma  is not a risk factor.
And exercise is recommended.

Question 2

can a massive heart attack and chf cause asthma to be worse? never had a problem before but after this asthma seems to come more often. any reason?

Accepted Answer

Wheezing: CHF can cause wheezing and shortness of breath which mimics asthma but there is no cause and effect otherwise.

Question 3

i don't know what to do... i am having chest pain in kinda like the middle of my chest and i feel a little bit dizzy, but i don't think it's a heart attack. it might be anxiety or something, i'm not sure. what should i do? i have diabetes and asthma?

Accepted Answer

: Both asthma and anxiety can trigger hyperventilation, which once started, will feed on itself because it raises your blood pH causing real physical symptoms: tingling in your hands, feet, and around your mouth, lightheadedness, chest tightness because your body is literally trying to slow your breathing and will make you faint if it has to. But with diabetes (type I?) you should still see your doc

Question 4

22 year old, chest pain, shortness of breathe and dizziness. i do have a history of severe anxiety and asthma.. could it be a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Not heart attack: Just by listening to the presentation, i think you are having a panic attack. Asthma could do this due to hyperventilation, but it seems more like panic attack with hyperventilation and feeling of doom. Go to your doctor and be treated appropriately or at least be reassured and help you cope with the anxiety.

Question 5

how would i be able to tell the difference between panic and heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Rest: When you rest and calm down your symptoms such as chest pain should go away. It is difficult if you have heart disease and panic attacks.

Question 6

how to tell the difference between gerd & heart issues? having some sharp pains & pressure in chest w/ badback pain. i have anxiety so often i have the shortness of breath but am struggling to know when to actually worry. fear of pes or heart attack?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. if you are overweight losing is weight is imperative for your health.  Wish you good health!

Question 7

how can you tell the difference between a heart attack abd panic attack?

Accepted Answer

At age 27: Panic attack statistically is much more likely.

Question 8

how do you tell the difference between acidity and heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Can be hard to tell: It can be hard to tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack, since both can cause a prolonged burning sensation in the chest. Since heart attacks kill people, it is safer to presume the worst and get evaluated at the emergency room (go by ambulance) to rule out a heart attack. Heartburn is more likely if symptoms are brief, they occur after meals, one tastes some reflux acid, etc...

Question 9

how can you tell the difference between heart attack and angina?

Accepted Answer

Troponin: Serial troponin elevation is very sensitive for myocardial cell death. Clinical suspiciousness may lead to diagnose an acute myocardial infarction before the troponins begin to elevate and lead to emergency coronary revascularization within an hour of arrival to the emergency room thus preventing death and significantly preserving myocardial function and improving patient survival.

Question 10

how can i tell the difference between pleurisy pain and heart spasms or heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Pattern of pain: It may be easier to differentiate the pleuritic pain from heart attack pain.  However, it is quite difficult to differentiate between heart attack and heart spasms. Typical pleuritic pain is described as sharp pain that worsen with breathing. Commonly seen in pneumonia, viral infection, etc. Typical heart attack pain is described as pressure liked, "elephant sitting on the chest" type pain.

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Does having asthma put you at a greater risk for heart attack or stroke? particularly when exercising? thank you!

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Can a massive heart attack and chf cause asthma to be worse? never had a problem before but after this asthma seems to come more often. any reason?

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I don't know what to do... i am having chest pain in kinda like the middle of my chest and i feel a little bit dizzy, but i don't think it's a heart attack. it might be anxiety or something, i'm not sure. what should i do? i have diabetes and asthma?

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22 year old, chest pain, shortness of breathe and dizziness. i do have a history of severe anxiety and asthma.. could it be a heart attack?

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How would i be able to tell the difference between panic and heart attack?

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How to tell the difference between gerd & heart issues? having some sharp pains & pressure in chest w/ badback pain. i have anxiety so often i have the shortness of breath but am struggling to know when to actually worry. fear of pes or heart attack?

A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between a heart attack abd panic attack?

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How do you tell the difference between acidity and heart attack?

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How can you tell the difference between heart attack and angina?

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How can i tell the difference between pleurisy pain and heart spasms or heart attack?

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