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I have been short of breath at night and my heart rate at rest is 96 at night and i'm a 16 year old male. what does this mean?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Many things: Asthma tends to be worse at night but you will have to be very short of breath to get a heart rate this fast. You need to see your doctor to get a check up which may include evaluation of your lungs, heart, and thyroid status. If you were female, i would be more concerned with anemia.

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Answered 12/20/2013

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A member asked:

I have been short of breath at night and my heart rate at rest is 96 at night and i'm a 16 year old male. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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