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All spo2, spirometry, and heart tests are pretty normal. yet, it's still hard to catch breath sometimes, especially when talking. is obesity a factor?
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Vocal cord?: You may have a vocal cord issue (vocal cord closing up when you are breathing). See an ENT doctor and get your vocal cord checked out.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes it's called OHS: Obesity hypoventilation syndrome - breathing problems related to obesity similar to osa (obstructive sleep apnea) affecting gas exchange in lungs which causes decreased oxygen and increased co2. This condition left untreated can lead to pulmonary hypertension, right sided heart failure, leg swelling, and increased red blood cells to compensate. Typically a sleep study is done to make diagnosis.
Answered 4/15/2014
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