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Help? i have difficulty breathing and swallowing.

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Unable to say: Without more information. There are so many things that could cause each or both of these. Would recommend you see a physician to get assessed for an accurate diagnosis.

Answered 3/16/2014

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