HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Short Breath While Climbing Stairs?

.I have a friend (55 years old, female) who gets very breathless climbing stairs or on not very much exertion. She has never smoked and has been told she does NOT have asthma. What other explanations might there be for this! - Thanks
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Breathlessness on minimal exertion and climbing stairs is mostly seen with heart (heart failure) and lung (bronchitis) diseases.
So better to take her to doctor and get done ecg, 2d echo, stress test and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Ecg, 2d echo and stress test are needed for heart failure.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
She may need diuretics, cardiac supportive drugs and inhaled treatment on the basis of diagnosis.
Don't worry, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved Thanks for. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Asthma


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Short Breath While Climbing Stairs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Breathlessness on minimal exertion and climbing stairs is mostly seen with heart (heart failure) and lung (bronchitis) diseases. So better to take her to doctor and get done ecg, 2d echo, stress test and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Ecg, 2d echo and stress test are needed for heart failure. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. She may need diuretics, cardiac supportive drugs and inhaled treatment on the basis of diagnosis. Don t worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved Thanks for. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.