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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Profuse Sweating While Walking?
A relative , about 78 yer old woman very overweight. recently she complains that after very short walk like across a room she gets shortness of breath and profuse sweating on her head and face. no where else. to the point of sopping wet. I am concerned. what might this be.
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
There are many medical conditions that cause shortness of breath.
One of them can be asthma which can cause shortness of breath and sweating.
There are some examianations that should be done.
So, I suggest to consult your physician for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
There are many medical conditions that cause shortness of breath.
One of them can be asthma which can cause shortness of breath and sweating.
There are some examianations that should be done.
So, I suggest to consult your physician for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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