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What is it called when the veins and muscles in your neck stand out because having severe trouble breathing?

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Dyspnea: Distended neck veins and muscles denote struggling to get breaths in and such respiratory distress needs evaluation by a physician as soon as possible. If this dyspnea goes on too long, fatigue and respiratory failure develop.

Answered 3/17/2014

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