My mother age 69 years old. When she talk and walk slightly she is breathing heavily. Medicines she is taking thyronorm 50 mg daily and for knee pain she is taking daily naprosyn500 mg one tablet daily. What would be the reason for heavy breathing while talking and slight walking.

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