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Shortness of breath with walking?

By Archived User | Updated: Dec 31, 2021 | Published: Dec 31, 2021

I can walk normally and my breath is quite normal but if I walk quickly then I get out of breath very quickly and I have to stop to get my breath back. I have been told that i have asbestosis but I do not know?

I want to know if there is /are pressure points for me to press to ease this condition?

Archived Comments

Comment by Chad J. Dupuis, L.Ac.

Who told you you have asbestosis and what other symptoms do you have? Have you had a chest x-ray or CT scan? Do you have any other symptoms like strong fatigue, digestive weaknesses, etc.?

Comment by Archived User

The doctor told me that I have asbestosis, but I do not think so although I did visit Asbestos factories when I was working. I am now 80 years old but I like to think that I can still do a days work in the garden. I have had both an X-ray and a scan and am waiting for the results of the scan.I do not have strong fatigue or digestive weakness as yet ( I hope I will not). I still go into the garden to work but my wife stops me from working hard as I get out of breath quickly and have to rest to get my breath.