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A member asked:

When i run i lose my breath very quickly and start breathing very heavily. i am a healthy and athletic person.. this only occurs with running. athsma?

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Possibly: There is something called exercise-induced asthma. There are other things that can cause symptoms like this as well. Check with your doctor.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/31/2013

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