Drinking and breathing
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Drinking and breathing
I am not new here. I am trying and trying to stop and sometimes telling myself that I can control my drinking. I really don't know where I am at the moment. I do feel very strongly that my fitness is important and have lost weight over the last three/four years and have been running for about 20 years (am in my fifties). Lately I have found myself really finding it hard to breathe when I run. My usual run is 4-6 miles and recently I have done around half that and have had to stop two or three times in the course of even that kind of short run. Does anyone know if there is a connection between drinking and reduced respiratory capacity? I have certainly noticed over a long period of time that I get cold type symptoms: sneezing, congestion, etc and always notice that it's harder to run if I've been drinking a lot (as I often do). I'd be interested to know if anyone knows of any actual evidence of this, although I'm certainly going to put it to the test and see if cutting down/quitting helps in this specific way.
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Everyone should see a doctor regularly, especially who drink to excess.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/866727
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/866727
Congratulations on your efforts to stop drinking. As for your breathing difficulties please go and see the doctor as soon as you can, and tell him/her the full truth about how much you drink (I mention that because it's hard for many of us).
Yes, please see a doctor. Turned out "I" had a genetic heart defect (wasn't even related to my past drinking days) I had problems getting back into the "running" program. Used to run six miles a day, every day, now, I get winded walking stairs
Thanks to all those who have shared their personal experience
As a general reminder - can I ask that guesses and diagnoses, however informed and well intentioned, not be given here?
It goes against our medical advice rule
We are a peer support group here. We simply cannot give medical advice. You need to see a medical professional for that.
Thanks for your understanding
Dee
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As a general reminder - can I ask that guesses and diagnoses, however informed and well intentioned, not be given here?
It goes against our medical advice rule
Medical and Psychiatric advice includes giving a diagnosis, treatment plan, medication advice and dosage suggestions, over the counter and natural home remedies that should be approved by medical professionals.
Thanks for your understanding
Dee
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SR
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