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What Causes Breathlessness While At A Higher Altitude In An Obese Person?
Hello, I work as an xray tech and I have recently moved to a higher elevation mountain job. I am obese and taking methotrexate for my psorisis.. but I have noticed an increase of Shortness of breath lately with activity and sometimes I have to catch my breath just sitting doing computer work. Should i be concerned? What test should I request from my physician to see if there is a problem.
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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It usually takes a few months for ones body to acclimate to the altitude change but if I were your doctor I would do a full cardiac workup and spirometry--breathing function test--along with a chest x-ray just to rule out any cardiac or pulmonary issues here
It usually takes a few months for ones body to acclimate to the altitude change but if I were your doctor I would do a full cardiac workup and spirometry--breathing function test--along with a chest x-ray just to rule out any cardiac or pulmonary issues here
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