A member asked:

Is intermittent shortness of breath caused by heart or lung\pleural; problem?inbetween attacks she is completely normal

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Dr. Mark Wert answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Can't Breath: Wow what a question. Unfortunately without more information, i can't tell you. It depends on circumstances at the time of your shortness of breath. It could simple. Given you are 64 years old, your heart is high on list. Pvcs, pacs, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, ischemia from a blockage. Copd, asthma, pleurisy, pneumonia, blood clots as well. Women often do not have typical agina. Get seen!

Answered 2/27/2017

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