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Sometimes when i lay down on my left side i feel a second of shortness of breath and goes away. doesn't happen often, but should i get it checked out?

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Dr. Venkata Chilakapati answered

Shortness of breath: Yes. You need to be checked. Get a chest x ray, ekg and echo cardiogram to rule cardiac or lung problems.

Answered 2/17/2014

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i lay down on my left side i feel a second of shortness of breath and goes away. doesn't happen often, but should i get it checked out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Venkata Chilakapati answered

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