Why are women more prone to shortness of breath than men? Gynecologist explains 5 possible reasons

Why are women more prone to shortness of breath than men? Gynecologist explains 5 possible reasons

New Delhi: Shortness of breath isn’t just something athletes feel after running a marathon; it can happen even during everyday activities, too, like climbing a flight of stairs or even doing mild chores around the house. That heavy, panting feeling one feels and each breath feels to take extra effort, is what doctors call breathlessness. And interestingly, women are more likely to experience it than men. But why does this happen? According to se…