wheezing

[Dexter1958]

I have a loud wheezing in my chest and tightness is this normal?

[jeanjeannie50]

Well it certainly wouldn't be normal for me and I'd be seeking medical advice as soon as I could. This is a forum for people with atrial fibrillation, so I'm assuming you have that too?

If in the UK and feeling the need for professional advice right away I'd ring the NHS 111 helpline.

Jean

[Dexter1958 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hi Jeanne, just a follow up. Went to ER was admitted. Fluid on lungs after ablation surgery for AFIB given steroids and lasix dropped 8 pounds of fluid. Feeling much better. Still some AFIB Theirwatching me closely.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Dexter1958]

My goodness it's a good job that you went to ER and are now being looked after. Have you been given a reason as to why that fluid built up?

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Jean

[Dexter1958 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

They said it was a complication from surgery. Sometimes the IV fluids your given will back up into the lungs. Just my luck!Thanks because of you and Bobs response I decided to go to the ER YOU HELPED ME!

Thank you!

[BobD Volunteer]

Some background would be useful such as do you have Atrial Fibrillation (the purpose of this forum) . Not normal for me so best get some medical attention. Any chest pain of shortness of breath shoud be investigated.

[Dexter1958 in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob, I do have AFIB Had an ablation and this wheezing shortness of breath started. Ended up in ER ADMITTED fluid on lungs after surgery. Given steroids and lasix drobbed 8 pounds quickly. Doing great now. AFIB still present but not as bad. Their keeping an eye on me.