What does 'shortness of breath' actually mean?
Shortness of breathe actually means inability to breathe normally. A person with this condition usually breathes heavily and deeply.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
5.7 hemoglobin is very low and can lead to dizziness and unexplained fatigue.The doctor may prescribe medications and an iron rich diet to resolve anemia.
Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin count is low due to lifestyle and certain factors. To resolve anemia one should eat iron fortified meals and take medications to boost hemoglobin count at the earliest.
There may be a possibility that you are obese and physically inactive due to which walks can trigger breathlessness. However, if you are not obese and is still experiencing breathlessness then you may want to get your heart and lungs checked by a doctor.
Oxygen levels between 95% to 100% is normal when measured by a pulse oximeter. However, still if you are experiencing breathing difficulties then you may be suffering from COPD or any undiagnosed medical condition which is causing shortness of breathe (dyspnea).
Last updated on 11 May 2023
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