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Why do I get so out of breath carrying something?

  1. Hi Barson and thanks for your post. While we cannot provide medical advice over the internet (for your own safety), your inquiry does warrant a comment. If you have COPD then you are probably aware that being short of breath (SOB) is one of the characteristic symptoms. Depending on the level of disease that you have, you may already have SOB when you are at rest. Any type of physical exertion, may exacerbate (or worsen) the shortness of breath you already have. In view of your concerns, I thought you might find it helpful to look over this article on that very subject: https://copd.net/symptoms/shortness-of-breath/. Please check back with us and let us know how you're doing.
    All the best,
    Leon (site moderator)

    1. Thank you!

      1. We're happy to be able to help, Barson.
        Warmly,
        Leon (site moderator)

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