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Since the past few days, i noticed that i often have shortness of breath when i'm talking while walking. i feel fine when i'm only walking or talking, but when i do both at the same time, i get a bit breathless. possible causes & is it concerning?

Q: since the past few days, i noticed that i often have shortness of breath when i'm talking while walking. i feel fine when i'm only walking or talking, but when i do both at the same time, i get a bit breathless. possible causes & is it concerning?

: Exertional "shortness of breath" can be associated with COVID-19. Get a PCR test for COVID-19 and if positive, see your internist for evaluation.

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Exertional "shortness of breath" can be associated with COVID-19. Get a PCR test for COVID-19 and if positive, see your internist for evaluation.

Answered 9/9/2022

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A member asked:

Since the past few days, i noticed that i often have shortness of breath when i'm talking while walking. i feel fine when i'm only walking or talking, but when i do both at the same time, i get a bit breathless. possible causes & is it concerning?

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