Problems
The feeling of breathlessness can range from being mildly less fit to being really frightening and suffocating.
Breathlessness can occur without wheezing sounds or with wheeze.
Breathlessness can be caused by many forms of lung disease, disorders of the diaphragm and breathing muscles, pulmonary embolism, heart diseases, anaemia, infection, and other conditions.
Assessment begins with a comprehensive history and physical examination. Relevant investigations can be planned after that. Dr McAlpine has extensive experience in general / internal medicine and this is helpful in the medical work-up of breathlessness. The investigations can include breathing tests, test of your oxygen saturation, x-rays, CT scans, ECG, echocardiogram, blood investigation and others. He works closely with other specialists in the evaluation and management of breathlessness where appropriate.
