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What Causes Breathing Difficulty Upon Climbing Stairs?

When I walk or climb stairs or even bend over I gasp for air like a fish out of water. But my oxygen levels climb during this and heart level increases but when I m relaxed my oxygen levels go down. Feels like I can t breath and I can t even do small tasks. Any answers?
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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From your description it seems you have less stamina. Need to start exercising little by little. Or if serious breathlessness occurs you might need to rule out asthma or an underlying cardiac problem. Since your age is not mentioned I cannot comment exactly
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What Causes Breathing Difficulty Upon Climbing Stairs?

From your description it seems you have less stamina. Need to start exercising little by little. Or if serious breathlessness occurs you might need to rule out asthma or an underlying cardiac problem. Since your age is not mentioned I cannot comment exactly