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I have coronary heart disease and i run out of breath when i climb the stairs. any tips?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Be careful: Stop smoking lose weight strengthen breathing may need oxygen to avoid ischemia get pulse oxygen checked with steps by your pcp or cardiologist to be sure!

Answered 4/2/2015

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Dr. Ehsan Ansari answered

Cardiology eval: If you have known CAD and symptoms don't wait see your cardiologist soon.

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A member asked:

I have coronary heart disease and i run out of breath when i climb the stairs. any tips?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr. Ehsan Ansari answered

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