Dr. Hossam Mawafi, Professor of Critical Cases at Kasr Al-Ainy College of Medicine, confirmed that shortness of breath from the slightest effort is one of the most dangerous symptoms, stressing the need to go to the doctor as soon as you feel it.
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Muwafi said during his program “Rabbi Zadni Alma”, which is broadcast on Sada Al-Balad channel, that the difficulty of breathing minutes after doing physical activities, such as exercising, usually indicates a problem in the lungs, such as chest sensitivity.
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The professor of critical care medicine added that the two approaches may also be a warning sign of cardiovascular disease, such as mitral valve stenosis or birth defects.
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He explained that diagnosing the cause of the two approaches requires the doctor to perform a series of tests for the patient, such as ultrasound imaging of the heart and a chest CT scan.
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