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A member asked:
I'st really hard to walk around and go upstairs without being out of breath. is this a normal thing?
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No it is not normal: At your age, unless you are quite obese, you should be able to walk and go upstairs without any shortness of breath at all. You should make an appointment with your physician.
Answered 2/25/2014
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