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Why would my 75 year old father started experiencing shortness of breath if a problem occurred before? 2pp

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Dr. Jesus Yap answered

Depends: Shortness of breath in general can be due to either a heart or lung problem or nothing. One needs a good history and physical examination by a doctor sometimes additional test may be needed such as blood test, chest x ray, ekg .So get him to see his primary care doctor.

Answered 7/12/2013

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