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I have trouble breathing, but not asthma or allergies?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Many causes: There are many possible causes of shortness of breath, e.g. Lung disease, heart disease, anemia, etc. You should be evaluated by your doctor.

Answered 7/23/2017

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Many causes: of trouble breathing aside from asthma. I would discuss this with your PCP.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/17/2017

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