A member asked:

I have severe breathing problems and my birth father has a hole in his heart. could they be related somehow?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Possible: Some congenital defects are inherited. Check with your doc to see if you shortness of breath is related to a cardiac issue.

Answered 7/27/2014

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