<s>[INST] My hubby has palputations an dr gave him digoxin 150ml they have slowed him down an the breathing is still bad,but palputations ,stopped,in two weeks of taking pills,an now was very sick last night,he is a young 80 yrs an has heart probs ,asmer weak lungs,Dorothy Osman [/INST] Brief:Would need optimization of medication.Detailed:Hello,Thanks for Writing to Health Care Magic and putting trust in us regarding your Health related query.I am Dr. Saleha and I have read your message in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in this.I am sorry to know about the breathing problems your husband is having, the medicines he is taking and the symptoms he is suffering from, seems like he is having cardiomyopathy most probably because of A heart attack he would have suffered some years back.Here I want to mention that the stage his disease looks to have reached, he might not get really healthy, but it's always a try to make things beter for him atleast symptomatically.It's a pleasure to know that his heart rate has got controlled after starting the medication , I am quite positive that his breathing issues will get better as the time passes.Here you have to take care of a few things.A) Don't over load the heart, don't over exert, don't eat a big meal, don't get over distressed, don't lift heavy things , don't use your body more than your limits, that's what you have to tell him.B) He should avoid salt. specially added salt.C) Regular follow up check-ups are needed.D) Watch on the internet how to do "Chest Physiotherapy" , he would need it twice a day this will help clear up his lungs.E) Keep head end up while sleeping, not just head, his chest should be above level of legs, you can put blocks under head end of bed to raise it a bit.I hope this answers your question.If you have more questions, I am happy to answer.Wish you lasting health.Regards.Dr.Saleha Saeed. </s>