Shortness of breath when walking can mean that you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, being obese, respiratory problems or other poor physical conditioning.
Walking too much or too far at one time can cause shortness of breath and not mean any health issue.
However if you constantly get shortness of breath when walking short distances then it could be a heart condition or respiratory condition that you should have checked out by a doctor.
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is most commonly caused by heart or lung conditions.
Other causes include anemia, anxiety, lack of exercise or living with obesity.
Shortness of breath, is the feeling that you are unable to get enough air into your lungs.
The shortness of breath may feel like your chest is tight, you're gasping for air or you're working harder to breathe.
Heart and lung conditions are common causes of shortness of breath that is also known as dyspnea.
Some home remedies you can do for shortness of breath include.
Pursed-lip breathing. Pursed-lip breathing can help with shortness of breath due to panic, COPD, or hyperventilation.
Sitting forward.
Sitting forward supported by a table.
Standing with supported back.
Standing with supported arms.
Sleeping in a relaxed position.
Diaphragmatic breathing.
Using a fan.
Shortness of breath is also a common symptom of anxiety.
Certain situations can trigger anxiety, which can cause shortness of breath.
Feeling short of breath can also make a person feel more anxious.
They may suspect that they are having a breathing or heart problem when they notice a symptom of anxiety.