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Are adverse cardiovascular/resporatory reactions to dental local anestesia permanent? been short of breath for 5 days. i had a bad reaction to dental local couple weeks ago now i can't breath right.

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Local anesthesia: In over 40 years of practice I have never heard of any long lasting problem to local anesthesia. I would strongly recommend that you see you physician as soon as possible for an evaluation! like today.

Dr Rubenstein and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/18/2014

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Seek care: The anesthetic is long ago out of your system. Please go to emergency care or your pcp immediately.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2014

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A member asked:

Are adverse cardiovascular/resporatory reactions to dental local anestesia permanent? been short of breath for 5 days. i had a bad reaction to dental local couple weeks ago now i can't breath right.

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Dr Rubenstein and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

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