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Smoker, Often Feel Shortness Of Breath With Chest Tightening, Short Winded On Walking. Heart Attack Signs?
Hi. I am a 39 white female and I feel shortness of breath quit often. It feels tight in my chest and I just do n t feel good .i get very short winded when I walk or left up objects.. I only weigh 150, but I am a smoker. In the past few days it has been bothering about how I have been feeling and how it feels when breathing . I was just concerned of signs about a heart attack
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
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Shortness of breath, which becomes worse on exertion may be indicative of a cardiac problem. Smoking is an important risk factor the same. So, I would advise you to see a doctor and have proper evaluation, including an ECG. Quitting smoking is also going to help a lot in reducing your risk for heart problems.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Shortness of breath, which becomes worse on exertion may be indicative of a cardiac problem. Smoking is an important risk factor the same. So, I would advise you to see a doctor and have proper evaluation, including an ECG. Quitting smoking is also going to help a lot in reducing your risk for heart problems.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
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