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What is a main cause of shortness of breath or trying to fully inhale and being unable to? this doesn't happen with every breath, and its not gasping.

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Breathing problem: Symptoms could be first manifestation of serious heart or lung disease, so please have your doctor check you out.

Answered 10/11/2013

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A member asked:

What is a main cause of shortness of breath or trying to fully inhale and being unable to? this doesn't happen with every breath, and its not gasping.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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