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A-Fib & COPD: I’m having problems with shortness of breath
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Aug 15, 2020 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Woozy,
Normally, the cardiologist would prescribe a blood thinner when a patient has been diagnosed with AFIB. Stoke is the major concern due to the normal pooling of the blood.= due to FIB.
The shortness of breath may be related t some type of a lung issue, which I'm sure the pulmonologist is aware of at this point. (I have AFIB).Is your imine system impacted? That would make your lungs more susceptible (along with other parts of your body) to picking up unusual bacteria. I'm surprised that the inhaler impacted your heart, was it prescribed, and revied by your team?
You should be comfortable asking direct questions to your providers, no need to guess.
Best.
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I am also taking Warfarin. I was not able to take the newer drugs Eliquis, etc. My lung doctor had me try Anoro & Stiolto, both of which made my AFIB worse. I was told that albuterol was the culprit as most of inhalers have a high content, except for Spiriva. A regular physician suggested the allergy test. Turns out I’m allergic to 17 different things. I haven’t taken any new meds since the inhalers. My shortness of breath has been the same except several times last week, I had to use the ProAir, but if I use it very often it triggers my AFIB ??