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Can Shortness Of Breath During Workout Is Matter Of Concern?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Dec 2013
Question: My son is 25 and very physically fit. He is 5'8 and approx. 164 lbs. He does strenuous cross fit workouts 4 days a week. He is complaining of shortness of breath during workout today and as well this evening. Should we be in the emergency room?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into the query I will like to tell you that in my opinion he should go for a check up . There can be many reasons for breathlessness , both cardiac and lung problems can give rise to them . Getting breathless at such young age needs thorough evaluation . Only after auscultation of heart and chest we can get a clue that the systems are working normally or there is some issue so physical examintion is required . Probably a chest Xray , and a ECG with 2D ECHO will also be needed to rule out any pathology . Only after deciding the disease treatment will be prescribed . You should see a doctor early . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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Can Shortness Of Breath During Workout Is Matter Of Concern?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into the query I will like to tell you that in my opinion he should go for a check up . There can be many reasons for breathlessness , both cardiac and lung problems can give rise to them . Getting breathless at such young age needs thorough evaluation . Only after auscultation of heart and chest we can get a clue that the systems are working normally or there is some issue so physical examintion is required . Probably a chest Xray , and a ECG with 2D ECHO will also be needed to rule out any pathology . Only after deciding the disease treatment will be prescribed . You should see a doctor early . Take care. Dr. Shruti