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I have severe shortness or breath and bloating that worsens with exertion. what is wrong?
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Many things: The most likely cause being asthma but the bloating is also suggestive of air swallowing from anxiety but more likely from reflux disease. Uncontrolled reflux also worsens asthma symptoms even though the lung function test may not be affected. See you doctor.
Answered 11/5/2013
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