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Why do i run out of breath when i say a few words, i'm active and in good shape, when i take a couple deep breaths i can talk fine but that's manually?

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Dr. Jeffrey Fine answered

check it out: You need to be checked out to make sure your not anemic or have a heart or lung problem.

Answered 10/30/2013

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A member asked:

Why do i run out of breath when i say a few words, i'm active and in good shape, when i take a couple deep breaths i can talk fine but that's manually?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Fine answered

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