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Shortness of breath, made worse by exercise or physical activity

Shortness of breath, made worse by exercise or physical activity

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Shortness of breath, made worse by exercise or physical activity

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A 29-year old male asked:

The past week I've had a shortness of breath difficulty doing any physical activity what could cause this should I go to er? Even running a block I feel extremely weak.

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A 18-year old female asked:

I am having heart palps and shortness of breath. It gets triggered by physical activity? My past EKG in June was fine, blood work normal in July.

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A 50-year old asked:

I had two ablations for AVNRT. I still have no tolerance for activity and experience shortness of breath. What can I do?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Last few months I have been exhausted sweating alot more with little activity,getting headaches, and shortness of breath! I'm a 22 ur old female.

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A 18-year old female asked:

What can be the explanation for sudden shortness of breath during non-vigorous activity? And also getting "head rushes" often during extreme heat?

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A 48-year old female asked:

Upper back pain, mostly left side, no cough, shortness of breath after activity and irregular heartbeat at times?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Shortness of breath on mild activity like bathing playing cooking,xray 2decho pft blood test ecg are normal? what to do now

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A 32-year old female asked:

Shortness of breath on mild activity like bathing playing cooking,xray 2decho pft blood test ecg are normal? what to do now normal bmi no asthama

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A 48-year old asked:

Can exercise cause pleurisy or just shortness of breath?

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A 43-year old asked:

Endurance exercise can help to reduce shortness of breath?

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A 23-year old asked:

I have shortness of breath when I gain a pound or two or when I exercise less. Is this normal?

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A 43-year old asked:

Every time i sprint, run up the stairs or exercise i get shortness of breath. why?

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A 38-year old asked:

Why do I get shortness of breath everytime I sprint, exercise or run up the stairs?

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A 28-year old female asked:

I experience shortness of breath during exercise.I'm taking 10mg of montelukast prescribed for my daughter.It helps somewhat. Any suggestions?

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A 44-year old asked:

Why do I get palpitations, shortness of breath and fatigue after exercise?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I have had bad shortness of breath, fatigue after exercise, and constantly feeling like I will stop breathing since Wed. What is wrong?

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A 52-year old asked:

Is it dangerous to use Albuterol everyday to help with shortness of breath if you only use it when you exercise?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Im 28 with chf.. I can hardly exercise due to shortness of breath. When i get too hot or too cold that also takes it. What can i do?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I have been having flutters in my chest followed by a shortness of breath. happening a few times in the past wk. no change in diet/exercise..

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A 18-year old female asked:

After exercising, seeing bright spots, shortness of breath, dizziness and all of this happens to a 16 year old female. Exercise shouldn't cause this.

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A 61-year old asked:

I have weakness in my legs and extreme shortness of breath during exercise. Diagnosed with MG 20 years ago.?

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A 26-year old female asked:

26 y/o woman, exercise 5-6 days a week, 16% body fat. Sometimes after I exercise I have heart pain, dizziness and shortness of breath. Is this normal?

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A 48-year old asked:

I have shortness of breath, chest pressure, weakness, bloating. i am overweight. best exercise?

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A 51-year old male asked:

What could cause chest muscle soreness after exercise and shortness of breath regularly with a diagnosis of small airway disease (never smoked)?

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A 17-year old female asked:

I get out of breath easily and started to breath rapidly and get dizzy if I continue to do any physical activity.Causes?HTN&PCOS r/s mild atelectasis

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A 18-year old female asked:

Is it dangerous to physically push yourself in exercise when you are exhausted and out of breath? Is it bad for your heart? Or lungs?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is there anything I can do to help my shortness of breath?

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A 43-year old asked:

I have shortness of breath days after drinking, what to do?

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A 48-year old asked:

What type of doctor do i need to see for shortness of breath?

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A 48-year old asked:

What can I do if I have anxiety and chronic shortness of breath?

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