A member asked:

I am a 60 year old female and i have recently started having shortness of breath after housework. i also shake when inhaling deeply. concern?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See doctor: It does not sound normal. Shortness of breath can be caused by many conditions, some are serious. Being overweight, heart failure, lung conditions like COPD-are just some examples.

Answered 4/4/2016

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes!: Your shortness of breath associated w/activity may be equivalent to "chest pain" although you may not be reporting "pain". Best to chat w/your Family Doc and get your heart checked out. Your risk for heart disease increases if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and/or smoke. Don't wait until things get worse.

Answered 1/13/2016

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