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Breathlessness whole taking stairs
I am panting after taking just one flight of stairs since a couple of months. Have been checking my pulse rate since 2 days. It's above 100. Going upto 133
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Dr. Lokanath M
Cardiologist
5 yrs exp
Kottayam
It depends on the flight of stairs.. If large steps separate by larger gap.. You feel breathlessness..
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if it is unusual compared to previously.. consult..
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Dr. Nagaraj Desai
Cardiologist
46 yrs exp
Bangalore
Such distressed breathing on unusual and unaccustomed exertion is common. If you have concerns a physician’s review is useful. Work on the general fitness after a health review
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Dr. D Sunil Reddy
Cardiologist
13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needs evaluation.
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Consultation.
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Dr. Abhishek Agrawal
Interventional Cardiologist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Breathless on exertion is a cause of concern. There can be many causes including lung or heart disease or a simple case of low hemoglobin. Need to be evaluated.
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Consult a doctor
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