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A member asked:

Why am i experiencing shortness of breath just walking around the block today, when i don't have problems before?

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Complex answer: You could be overexerting yourself for your present physical condition, or you could have new onset of heart or lung disease, such as coronary artery disease, asthma, copd, or heart failure. You could also have a respiratory infection. Go see your doctor.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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