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My husband feels breathless and gets sweaty after a hot bath especially in the morning but won't believe me it's the temperature of the water that's the problem

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feejbee

I had the same.AF would kick in and I'd become breathless with a fast heartrate after a hot bath.Doctor said totally down to having the water to hot.

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Gail1296 in reply to feejbee

This is what I thought. Thank you

You're right - water hot or cold changes the blood pressure which causes heart rate to increase. If in a spa it always says people with heart conditions should not use the hot tubs etc.

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Stop bathing and shower. Cheaper too!

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