how can i find a doctor for a specific breathing issue? . if i walk up stairs or cardio exercise i am out of breath immediately my heart pounds and my legs feel tight. i have been seeing multiple doctors to no avail. i've been told: acid reflux asthma and vocal cord dysfunction. i've seen doctors for and treated all 3 and guess what - i still can't breathe. . how do i find a doctor to treat this? i have asked to be sent to a cardiologist -- but i don't think i should be doing all the guessing here and throwing my money away. thank you.
since the heart is the pump that supplies oxygen from your lungs and since you are getting out of breath with minor exertion seeing a cardiologist is a good next step. you may need an exercise treadmill test with attached to an electrocardiogram oxygen sensor and ultrasound. i don't think this important evaluation to rule out a heart-related cause would be a waste of money.