I just finished taking down christmas decorations and am breathing fairly hard. Why would that be. I'm 57, not 87.

A compromised heart doesn't ask how you old you are. You were winded from the exertion. Time for a physical

If you aren't used to regular physical activity, you'd be surprised how little it can take to cause you to become winded.

If this is new to you, as tickle said, see your doctor for a check-up.

How many days and hours a week do you exercise, do you walk or jog or run every day. 40 years old get out of breath if they sit and watch TV or sit at a desk all day.

But also, have you had your breathing checked, often in the late 50's is where many start seeing COPD start.