Hi!
Recently, after a long weekend, I've been experiencing shortness of breath when exercising (heavy and minor). This has come on all of a sudden. I am a 34 year old male in reasonably good condition, i.e. before this started, I was running 8-9 miles 3 or 4 times a week. Now, however, I can barely run 1 mile before having to stop because of shortness of breath. My endurance it seems, has completely disappeared. Even walking up 5 flights of stairs has me completely winded, to the point I have to stop and catch my breath before continuing on.
Also, I'm not sure if this is relevant, but, when I take a deep breath, I cough.
This is extreme frustrating because I enjoy running, but am unable to for a long period of time because of this recent condition.
I haven't gone to see a doctor yet. Thought I'd give it a week or two to see if the condition persist.
Does anyone have any idea what this could be? I don't smoke or anything, and I eat relatively healthy.
Anyway, any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!