During Normal Activities
One of the earliest symptoms some people notice is becoming unusually breathless during activities that used to feel easy.
This might happen while:
* Climbing stairs
* Walking around the house
* Carrying groceries
* Getting dressed
* Doing light household chores
As heart failure progresses, breathlessness can occur with less and less activity. The NIH notes that shortness of breath during ordinary activities may be one of the first noticeable symptoms.
New or worsening breathlessness deserves medical attention, particularly if you also have heart disease or major cardiovascular risk factors.
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