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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Walking Up A Flight Of Stairs?

Your web add said FREE. WHATS UP I will be 60 in august. I ride a road bike 6 days a week averaging 32.1 miles. I have over 700 miles this season. When I walk up a flight of stairs I am short of breath when I reach the top more than 90% of the time. That isn t normal for me and does not happen during my rides. Could I have a heart problem that has no other symptoms? Or something else? Thanks for the help.
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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Yes it is possible, cardiac problem can cause shortness of breath. But it may be due to some respiratory disease also so don't worry so much. I suggest you according to your age go for a complete health checkup. Finally end with 'Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help". For Follow up questions, end with "If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health".
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Walking Up A Flight Of Stairs?

Yes it is possible, cardiac problem can cause shortness of breath. But it may be due to some respiratory disease also so don t worry so much. I suggest you according to your age go for a complete health checkup. Finally end with Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . For Follow up questions, end with If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health .