Cardiology
Every heartbeat tells a story, and cardiologists listen carefully to diagnose, treat, and protect the rhythm of life.
Riya, 14, came in with breathlessness during PE class. Her previous doctor had diagnosed asthma and started inhalers. But her symptoms didn’t respond. I noticed her breathlessness was more during speaking than exertion.
Pulmonary function tests were normal. A laryngoscopy revealed vocal cord dysfunction.
With speech therapy and counseling, her symptoms resolved.
The Lesson Learned
Not all wheezing is asthma—listen beyond the lungs. Mislabeling leads to mistreatment; investigate when therapy fails.
