Should congestive heart failure treatment/medication stop the heavy breathing?
My mother-in-law is 84 and has congestive heart failure. She is being treated by a cardiologist and takes medicine. She saw the cardiologist two weeks ago and he said her heart was a bit stronger than at the last check up. He did not change her meds. However, she has days/moments when her breathing is very labored. Her internist said it was normal to have such bouts. Should I be concerned? Answer by Pamela No there is no need to be alarmed, I mean after all she is 84 years old. Her body is getting tired. And if she is over weight that and bad heart will cause heavy breathing. Chances are she has some water retention and is on a water pill. So that will also add to the breathing problem.
