Weight Loss and Wheezing
Weight Loss and Wheezing
A 78-year-old woman presented because of daily episodes of shortness of breath
A 78-year-old woman presented because of daily episodes of shortness of breath
medical history She described periods of wheezing that typically occurred during or immediately after her evening meal. This was not associated with coughing.She was able to do her daily chores without dyspnea or respiratory problems. She also complained about dysphagia for liquids and solids and chest discomfort. which had started about 2 years prior to her clinic visIt
medical history • She described periods of wheezing that typically occurred during or immediately after her evening meal. • This was not associated with coughing . She was able to do her daily chores without dyspnea or respiratory problems. • She also complained about dysphagia for liquids and solids and chest discomfort, • which had started about 2 years prior to her clinic visit
She described her symptoms as burning retrosternal pain In the past she had used H,receptor blockers for presumed heartburn,which improved her symptoms slightly. Occasionally,she "choked"right after swallowing her food. She had lost about 7 kg over the last 2 years
• She described her symptoms as burning retrosternal pain. • In the past she had used H2 receptor blockers for presumed heartburn, which improved her symptoms slightly. • Occasionally, she "choked" right after swallowing her food. • She had lost about 7 kg over the last 2 years
prior medical history Her prior medical history was remarkable for Parkinson disease three myocardial infarctions
prior medical history • Her prior medical history was remarkable for Parkinson disease • three myocardial infarctions