- Male
- 20 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm getting really out of breath whenever I climb stairs, even though I recently had a stress echo and other tests that came back normal. Could this be related to my heart, or is it just because I don't climb stairs that often? What else could be causing this?
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pulmonologist opinion.
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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