10 Shortness of Breath Causes
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3. Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension happens when the blood vessels in your lungs are constricted or blocked. It leads to reduced blood flow through the lungs and high blood pressure in the lung arteries. The condition exerts more pressure on the heart as it pumps blood.
The heart muscles can get weaker over time as this condition progresses. Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of pulmonary hypertension, especially after mild physical activity. A doctor can help you control the symptoms.3Joy, Kevin. ‘Why Does Pulmonary Hypertension Cause Shortness of Breath?’ Health & Wellness Topics, Health Tips & Disease Prevention, 1 Aug. 2017, healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/why-does-pulmonary-hypertension-cause-shortness-of-breath.
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