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Question: Why do I get short of breath after walking stairs and then cough? I have asthma and am overweight. (5'4", 179lbs). My past heart tests have been excellent (over a year ago). Also my lung tests have come back normal in the past and I am seeing pulmonologist soon. I am trying to be healthier so I take the stairs now, but I cough after I take them.
Brief Answer:
Should repeat cardiac check up....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
You are reporting to have:
- short of breath after walking stairs
- followed by cough
- a personal history of asthma
- and to be overweight
As you have had your last cardiac check up over a year ago, I highly recommend to run another cardiac check up for this year:
- ECG
- echocardiogram
- stress test
- Holter monitoring
If everything will result normal, then, your symptoms are due to being overweight and asthma. Should discuss with pulmonologist then, and to run respiratory function test to evaluate asthma and change therapy.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
Should repeat cardiac check up....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
You are reporting to have:
- short of breath after walking stairs
- followed by cough
- a personal history of asthma
- and to be overweight
As you have had your last cardiac check up over a year ago, I highly recommend to run another cardiac check up for this year:
- ECG
- echocardiogram
- stress test
- Holter monitoring
If everything will result normal, then, your symptoms are due to being overweight and asthma. Should discuss with pulmonologist then, and to run respiratory function test to evaluate asthma and change therapy.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
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