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Feels like i can't breath or i'm not breathing in enough air when i'm hot, or its hot, and i'll indoors, what could i have that is affecting my lungs?

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Sob. : Could be anything, some people having mild asthma can get asthma attack at extreme climates. It could be just being too hot too.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 3/17/2014

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