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Pulmonologist · Respiratory/Chest Medicine
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Normally, after strenuous exercise, the body is able to rid itself of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O) through rapid breathing. However, if the rate or amount of CO2 exhaled is insufficient, then a person may feel short of breath.
Other factors that can cause breathing difficulties after exercising include an inadequate intake of fluids, exposure to high altitudes, and heart irregularities.
