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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing While Walking Uphill?

I have c4-c5 degeneration plus stenosis (actually total spine is compromised) and I find when I walk up stairs or uphill I can't get a full breath. Just get a tightness across upper back and very poor mobility. Spine specialist says I am not a good candidate for surgery. I do not have and have never had lung problems. I'm 72 and spine problems began with arthritis when I Was 19 years old. General health is very good--some slightly high bp that is controlled with meds. I also take low dose of prozac and xanax on occasion because neck/back discomfort caused me great anxiety.
Thu, 3 Aug 2017
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Respected user , Hi

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Two issues are with different etiology .

* Breathlessness is in concern with decreased cardio pulmonary drive to
altitude due to age related weakness of the heart and lungs capacity .
@ Needs evaluation with 2D echo and pulmonary function tests .

* Spasms and back tightness is in relation with cervical stenosis .

* Suggestions for better recovery as you are not now good candidate for
surgery
- Local application of analgesic spray or ointment over back before
climbing to avoid pain .
- Intake of pain killers ( to be safer tylenol ) before 1 hr . of climbing .
- Deep breathing exercises and YOGA on regular basis to strengthen the
lung capacity .
- Avoid smoking if doing .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further assistance .

Regards .
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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing While Walking Uphill?

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Two issues are with different etiology . * Breathlessness is in concern with decreased cardio pulmonary drive to altitude due to age related weakness of the heart and lungs capacity . @ Needs evaluation with 2D echo and pulmonary function tests . * Spasms and back tightness is in relation with cervical stenosis . * Suggestions for better recovery as you are not now good candidate for surgery - Local application of analgesic spray or ointment over back before climbing to avoid pain . - Intake of pain killers ( to be safer tylenol ) before 1 hr . of climbing . - Deep breathing exercises and YOGA on regular basis to strengthen the lung capacity . - Avoid smoking if doing . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further assistance . Regards .