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Is it bad i get winded going up a hill?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You may be: Deconditioned. Slowly work up to a place of health. Be cleared by your physician if you have significant health problems.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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