I have to constantly sit down and catch my breath. Is this normal? I was active before these symptoms showed up.
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I have to constantly sit down and catch my breath. Is this normal? I was active before these symptoms showed up.
5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alon Gitig
Internal Medicine - Cardiology
In brief:
A red flag
It's one thing to notice heavy breathing during activities that used to be quite routine.
This can often be due to weight gain, or lack of exercise. However, when somebody has breathlessness to the point of having to sit to catch their breath, it's often a sign of a new medical problem. While heart and lung disease are the most common, anemia, hyperthyroidism and others must be considered as well.
In brief:
A red flag
It's one thing to notice heavy breathing during activities that used to be quite routine.
This can often be due to weight gain, or lack of exercise. However, when somebody has breathlessness to the point of having to sit to catch their breath, it's often a sign of a new medical problem. While heart and lung disease are the most common, anemia, hyperthyroidism and others must be considered as well.
Dr. Alon Gitig
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Dr. Yoshifumi Naka
Surgery - Thoracic
In brief:
Not normal
You may have problems with your lungs and/or heart.
You should see your primary care physician who may lead you to a lung or heart internal doctor.
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Dr. Mark Stern
Internal Medicine - Cardiology
In brief:
No that's not normal
New shortness of breath could be anemia, lung disease, heart disease, or even a blood clot in the lung, so it should be checked out immediately.
In brief:
No that's not normal
New shortness of breath could be anemia, lung disease, heart disease, or even a blood clot in the lung, so it should be checked out immediately.
Dr. Mark Stern
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