Severe chest pain, wheezing, & chesty cough after running?

Question

Hi there! I don't usually run but have recently decided to try to make an effort for fitness. I walk 40 mins, 5 days a week, but running has never been my thing.

I can do it for only a few minutes, then I suddenly have sharp chest pains like I'm having a heart attack (I assume - I've never had one!) and can't breathe properly. It's not that I get tired out or am unfit, it's like my heart gives up. It takes a few mintues of rest to pass, then for about 30mins after I'm wheezing and have almost a chesty cough.

Has anyone had a problem like this? Should I see a doctor about the chest pains, or should I just keep trying if it's only a fitness issue?

Answer 1

No one online, not even an expert physician, can diagnose exactly what is going on with you. Seeing a real live physician for this is the only rational course to follow.

The symptoms you mention could be anything from being out of shape to exercise induced asthma to a life-threatening heart or lung problem.

My gut reaction is that you need to see a doctor before you even consider exercising or running again.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi there.

What you describe sounds like exercise induced asthma. The chest pain suggests oxygen deprivation but the wheeziness and chesty cough are suggestive of asthma. You need to see your Dr for a check up as you may need lung function tests, ECG and a stress test.

Asthma can be easily controlled with the right action plan. Good luck and I hope things can be sorted out for you.

Answer 4

It sounds as though you should go to your doctor and have a stress test (treadmill), just to be on the safe side.

Answer 5

Asthma. Still need to see a doctor. ♥

Answer 6

is called oxygen debt...... don't run so fast... ease into your workout routine.. especially since you indicated that "running has never been my thing."