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What is likley wrong if i feel short of breath and sometimes my face feels tingley..?
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Evaluation: Shortness of breath should be investigated. The cornerstone of treatment is an accurate diagnosis. There are many, many causes including lung, heart, thyroid and blood diseases. Evaluation should start with a chest x-ray, complete blood count, basic chemistries, ekg, thyroid test, echocardiogram, pulse oximetry, b type natriuretic peptide. Other tests may also be necessary.
Answered 3/21/2014
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