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30yrs age.i am facing shortness of breath for 3 months. doctors use stethoscope and say no problem. what can be the cause? ecg normal.

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

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Many: There are many possible causes of shortness of breath, e.g. Lung disease, heart disease, anemia, etc. Not all causes of shortness of breath can be diagnosed by stethoscope and/or ecg. If you feel like you have not been properly evaluated, consider getting a second opinion.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

30yrs age.i am facing shortness of breath for 3 months. doctors use stethoscope and say no problem. what can be the cause? ecg normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

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