India, March 12 -- Shortness of breath, whether climbing a flight of stairs or during mild physical activity, is a common experience for many. Breathlessness is when you pant and feel like breathing demands extra effort. Women are more likely to experience it than men.ALSO READ: Breathing through your mouth? ENT surgeon shares major health risks: From gum problems to sore throat

Why does it happen? The causes can be traced back to sex-based physiological, sociological, and psychological differences. HT Lifestyle connected with Dr Nandhini Elumalai, senior consultant- obstetrics and gynaecology at SRM Prime, Chennai. In general, as well, despite being common, shortness of breath is not healthy, as Dr Elumalai revealed, it is an indicator ...