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I am now always so short of breath. my nail beds sometimes turn a purplish blue too. i don't smoke soany ideas why this is happening?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Shortness of breath: If you are short of breath and now seeing discoloration of nail beds, it may be a sign of low oxygen levels. You should be evaluated promptly.

Answered 12/6/2013

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