JAKARTA - Panting while climbing stairs is quite often experienced by many people of various ages and levels of body fitness. However, is this condition normal or can it be a sign of a health problem?
Experts say that shortness of breath or shortness of breath when climbing stairs is a normal body response. This is because when climbing stairs the body load will increase.
"This is a normal body response because when you climb stairs, the body's workload increases. The need for oxygen and respiratory work also increases," said family and sports doctor, Dr. Katherine Pohlgeers, quoted from the Huffington Post.
The rate of panting is also different for each person when climbing stairs. This is influenced by factors such as age, movement habits, and daily physical conditions that play a major role.
"In athletes, it may not be felt at all. However, in middle-aged people with a more sedentary lifestyle, gasping after climbing one flight of stairs can be very common," he said.
If the feeling of shortness of breath only lasts a short time and the breath returns to normal in one to two minutes, this condition is generally not a cause for concern.
However, if the feeling of shortness of breath just appears (it has never happened before), it is getting heavier, or it does not get better, then the condition should not be ignored.
"If the breathing remains rapid for more than three minutes or for a long period of time, it becomes more worrying," said performance specialist, Karl Erickson.
Additional symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, headache, or changes in vision that accompany shortness of breath are also signs that you should consult a doctor.
There are several medical conditions that can aggravate shortness of breath, including heart disease, obesity, chronic lung disease, smoking habits, and anemia.
For those who often gasp when climbing stairs but do not have certain medical conditions, it is recommended to train the body's resistance gradually.
"The body will adapt to the demands given. If you often train to climb stairs, the body will become more efficient," concluded Karl Erickson.
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