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What to do if i start wheezing and chest gets congested could it be asthma or my heart?

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Asthma : If there is no risk factors for coronary artery disease, possibly asthma. Test like spirometry and peak flow, metacholine challenge test, chest ray used to diagnosed asthma. Heart conditions can mimic an asthma specially heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. Consult a physician.

Answered 5/6/2013

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