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My father feel dificulty in breathing du to oversizing in heart .his doz is ogril, treatan , lenoxin e.t.c now adays he is fasting .what shoud he do ?
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Chronic illness: Almost every religious leader in the world will not advise fasting when one has life threatening illness. Your father would fall into this category. His health is perilous and his fluid and nutrition status is viral to maintain.
Answered 7/4/2014
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It seems: cardiomegaly and CHF is causing SOB. The management may include an ACE inhibitor, betablockers, diuretics and sometimes digitalis. Following doctors instructions may help manage symptoms
Answered 2/27/2017
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