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A member asked:
Is it normal to be short of breath while bending over?
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Short of breath: When you bend over your abdomen can restrict the movement of your diaphragm and expansion of the chest, this can cause shortness of breath.
Answered 9/12/2013
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See below: That is not normal, but a common complaint especially with almost all of my COPD patients.
Answered 6/14/2017
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