Why am I out of breath when I go up the stairs?

Many people have experienced shortness of breath when climbing stairs, especially for people with weak constitutions, this phenomenon occurs more frequently. As they age, many elderly people have difficulty walking and their respiratory tracts are damaged, and climbing stairs becomes one of their biggest daily concerns. In fact, if you often experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, you must not take it lightly. In severe cases, it may even lead to diseases such as myocardial strain. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the reasons for this condition.

Shortness of breath when climbing stairs is usually caused by a weak constitution or a weak respiratory system. It may also be myocardial ischemia. Strenuous exercise can lead to coronary artery spasm and reduced blood supply causing myocardial ischemia. You can go to the hospital for an electrocardiogram and heart ultrasound to check for organic myocardial lesions, as well as blood routine, blood pressure, etc. to rule out symptoms of anemia, hypotension, etc. If it is chronic airway inflammation, you can inhale glucocorticoids or receptor agonists. Theophylline drugs have certain anti-inflammatory effects. At the same time, you can exercise moderately and pay attention to a low-salt, low-fat, and light diet.

Why is my heart beating faster when I walk up the stairs?

First, if a young person feels shortness of breath and has an accelerated heartbeat when climbing stairs, it means that he has a poor physical condition, does not pay attention to exercise, and has low lung capacity. Therefore, he should exercise regularly to strengthen his physical fitness.

Second, shortness of breath and accelerated heartbeat when climbing stairs are generally caused by organic diseases and functional diseases. Organic diseases such as myocarditis, anemia, lung disease, etc. can cause ischemia and hypoxia, which will cause the above symptoms; functional diseases such as lack of exercise and fatigue syndrome can also cause these conditions.

Third, shortness of breath and accelerated heartbeat when climbing stairs may be caused by heart failure (heart function grade II). You should eat a low-salt and low-fat diet, control total energy intake appropriately, and avoid high-calorie foods such as tobacco, alcohol, and beverages.

Precautions

If you feel shortness of breath and accelerated heart rate when going up stairs, you should do more physical exercise, strengthen your physical fitness, and eat more foods with high nutritional value.