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When i lift weights and squeeze and focus i get shortness of breath after my set. takes a while to catch my breath. i'm in shape. possible causes ?

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Sevral possibilities: Try using a rescue inhaler after your workout (albuterol) to see if that helps. If not, testing for anemia and arrhythmia (holter monitoring) are indicated. You list echo and stress echo - i presume they're normal? Pulmonary function testing might reveal the problem. Have you had a chest x-ray?

Answered 6/4/2018

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