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health9 days ago•9 min saved

Winded by Stairs? What Breathlessness After Climbing Really Signals

Getting out of breath after climbing stairs can be a normal physiological response due to increased oxygen demand and the effort of lifting the body, but new or prolonged breathlessness isn’t something to ignore. If you recover quickly it’s usually not concerning; if recovery takes longer than a few minutes or you have chest pain, vision changes, or other worrisome symptoms, consult a doctor to rule out conditions like heart failure, COPD, anemia, or obesity. To improve stair-climbing endurance, gradually build strength and cardiovascular fitness and address any underlying conditions first.

via HuffPost|

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health3 months ago•14 min saved

Why You Get Winded Going Up Stairs—and How to Build Endurance

Breathlessness after climbing stairs is often a normal response to increased oxygen demand, but new or prolonged breathlessness can signal underlying heart, lung, or blood conditions and should be evaluated by a doctor; to improve stair-climbing endurance, gradually increase activity, strengthen relevant muscles, and monitor how quickly your breathing returns to baseline.

via HuffPost|

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health4 months ago•5 min saved

Winded by Stairs? How to Tell Normal Breathlessness From a Health Red Flag

Feeling winded after climbing stairs can be a normal physiological response because stairs demand more oxygen and energy, but new or prolonged breathlessness warrants medical evaluation to rule out underlying conditions such as heart failure, obesity, COPD, or anemia. If recovery is quick, it’s usually not concerning; if breathing stays elevated for more than about three minutes or is accompanied by chest pain, headaches, or vision changes, consult a doctor. To improve stair endurance, gradually train and strengthen the muscles involved while addressing any medical issues first.

via HuffPost|

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health3 years ago•6 min saved

Unraveling the Mysteries of Long COVID and its Impact on Health

Researchers at the University of Manchester have identified immune cells known as monocytes as a probable culprit for long Covid symptoms such as breathlessness. In a study of blood samples from Covid patients, the team found that monocytes with irregularities were linked to long Covid and lung injury. The scientists hypothesized that Covid increased CXCR6 in the monocytes, causing them to travel more readily toward the lungs and contribute to prolonged inflammation or damage. The next step for the scientists will be to try to modulate some of the pathways identified in monocytes using drugs to lower CXCR6 in animal models and seeing if symptoms improve.

via WIRED|

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