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I have severe difficulty breathing/swallowing?

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

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Go to nearest ER: Go to the nearest E.R. Difficulty breathing, especially when severe, is not something to mess around with.

Dr Foster and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

I have severe difficulty breathing/swallowing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derek Farley answered

Dr Foster and another doctor agreed

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