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2. Wheezing
After climbing a flight of stairs or doing any physical activity, a bit of wheezing is nothing to stress about. But when you experience shortness of breath seemingly out of nowhere, or you find yourself incapable of doing the simplest things without panting, then you need to set up an appointment as soon as possible. Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, is the first warning your body will give you before an imminent stroke or heart attack. It could also be a sign that your lungs or airways are infected.