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I'm noticing that everytime i lift a little weight or if i have to grab something from the floor i get difficulty breathing and get tired. i am obese, i go regularly to the doctor last labs were 3 months ago everything fine. is it my weight?
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You are quite deconditioning. Gradual weight loss and exercise are strongly advised. If you have symptoms of sleep apnea (snoring, daytime sleepiness), you need sleep apnea study and echocardiogram to rule out pulmonary hypertension. Blood test alone may not be enough.
Answered 10/4/2021
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