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Does Breathlessness Indicate Sign Of Asthma?
I'm 68 and have been experiencing a shortness of breath for a year or two when its hot and humid. Recently, after climbing stairs to access a roller coaster, I couldn't catch my breath. Because of lack of exeercise, I've gained more than 10 lbs. Is this asthma?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
breathlessness in your case may be due to weight issues, lack of exercise.If you get abnormal chest sounds (ronchi) or wheezing , see a physician, also get your heart conditionscreened for any load which may be done by echocardiography just to rule out heart causes to be on safe side at your age.
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