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Walking up the stairs in my home i feel slightly out of breath. heart rate is normal. nose congested.upper abdomen bloated.pcp says heart ok.ideas?

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Stress test: Ask for a treadmill stress test to see if you shortness of breath is normal or not.

Answered 6/14/2014

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