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What Causes Breathing Difficulty After Doing Exercise?

I'm 53, 180lbs, moderately active, just started a new exercise program. I have "reactive airway", so my difficulty breathing may be related, but twice now, after working out I've noticed that for several hours afterwards I have a hard time getting a good breath. I don't feel overly taxed. My heart is not racing. I took my inhaler and it seems to alleviate the symptoms somewhat. I'm concerned because of my age and weight that my heart may not be in great shape. I had a stress test a few years back and it was "great". Should I be concerned?

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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are having 'reactive airways', your current symptoms are mostly due to exercise induced bronchospasm.
So continue taking inhaler as and when needed.
Heart related disease is less likely. But since you are old, better to get done repeat stress test (trade mill test).
If this is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Breathing Difficulty After Doing Exercise?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are having reactive airways , your current symptoms are mostly due to exercise induced bronchospasm. So continue taking inhaler as and when needed. Heart related disease is less likely. But since you are old, better to get done repeat stress test (trade mill test). If this is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.