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A member asked:
Had pneumonia 17months ago, since then i feel i don't have the lung capacity i used to have. when i take a deep breath it feels uncomfortable.
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See a pulmonologist: You need to undergo pulmonary function testing and if abnormal may need further evaluation for cause before further advice would be forthcoming. Go and see a pulmonary specialist and have this assessed. Good luck.
Answered 4/8/2014
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