10 Stroke Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Shortness of Breath
Everybody will know what it is like to be short of breath. It often occurs after exercising as the lungs work harder to meet the increased demand for oxygen. If you are short of breath even when you have not been exercising, though, then it could be a sign that you have just had a stroke.
This symptom is most likely to occur in female stroke victims. In males or females, it can also be a sign of other dangerous conditions such as a heart attack. You should waste no time in getting the patient to an emergency room. Doing so could save their life.
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