after i run my chest really hurts and feels tight.. what could be the problem??

Question

well im 23 years old and to be honest im not really active. When i run a little bit not even 15 minutes passes by and my chest starts to hurt really bad. i remember by pysical education teacher tell me ( cuz it use to happen to me in high school also) that i had lungs of a smoker.. but i've never ever smoked one cigarette in my life, i've never even touched one!! so i know it cant be that! do you think that i just have to get more active and get my body use to running and exercising for that matter. What should i do ??

Answer 1

Could be exercise-induced asthma. Would be a good idea to explain your symptoms to a doctor.
Also, you might be overdoing it. If you are not all that active, it would be better to walk briskly for 30 minutes a day instead of running (better for your joints, too). I hate running. I walk and do weights instead. No burning chest pain, no wrecked knees.

Answer 2

If your chest is hurting while running it is not usually a good sign. See your parent to schedule a Doctoral appointment as soon as possible. Then you won't miss out on the whole season called life.

Answer 3

It sounds like asthma. It is probably mild though and can be controlled pretty easily. I have asthma and I don't smoke and I avoid smokers like the plague. Sometimes people just get it. See you doctor though, only he can tell ya for sure.

Answer 4

i would talk to your doctor you could have asthma. Even if you never smoked second hand smoke can damage your lungs along with pullotion and other gases. Id just get checked out if you have asthma they can prescribe medications to strenthen ur lungs. best of luck

Answer 5

Do as I do, "smoke" and have an excuse not to exercise "it could kill me" :)