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[tebbieo]

how can i motivate myself to exercise when i get severely winded walking out to my vehicle and back up the stairs? should i lift weights? and dont suggest pulmonary rehab because i have an insurance policy that is literally nonexistent.

[tebbieo]

Thank you for your answer. I have recently had lung function tests and a chest xray. I suppose it's from the emphysema.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

First get assessed for the cause of your breathlessness. The breathlessness could be due to cardiac or lung disorders. Breathlessness on exertion could be due to the decreased lung function. Again in cardiac disorders the heart is unable to pump the blood adequately, more so when subjected to stress like exercise. Certain systemic disorders like anemia, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies and thyroid disorders can cause these symptoms. So please consult your primary care physician who may ask for an EKG or a treadmill test to rule out a cardiac cause for the pain. He may even ask for blood tests and an X ray chest. Lung function tests could further help in evaluation.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.