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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing Upon Slight Exertion?

i soon will befifty years old and had breathing test 16 years ago where I work and now just found out have asthma and when I start doing any kind of exertion like weed eat for 10 minutes or walk for ten minutes feel as if I cant get my breathe . Do you think chemicals I have worked with for 16 years may be the cause ?
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Hi,
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From the description that you have provided, it is not possible for me to come to a definite diagnosis. If you were exposed to chemical or occupational fumes, chances are that you might be having an occupational airway disease. It all depends on the kind of fumes you were exposed to. If you are having a respiratory problem, I would suggest you to discontinue weed or any other use of illicit drugs. Also I would suggest you get an echocardiography done to rule out any associated cardiac conditions. You may have to consult a pulmonologist for proper examination and further management.
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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing Upon Slight Exertion?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query From the description that you have provided, it is not possible for me to come to a definite diagnosis. If you were exposed to chemical or occupational fumes, chances are that you might be having an occupational airway disease. It all depends on the kind of fumes you were exposed to. If you are having a respiratory problem, I would suggest you to discontinue weed or any other use of illicit drugs. Also I would suggest you get an echocardiography done to rule out any associated cardiac conditions. You may have to consult a pulmonologist for proper examination and further management. Hope this helps Thank you