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I wake up gasping for air, feel short of breath often, have persistent light chest congestion, and am occasionally disoriented. i'm 27, 145 lbs, rarely exercise. it's been a year, worse lately. ideas?
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Sob: need a pulmonary evaluation for possible sleep apnea or any other type of lung pathology
Answered 5/10/2014
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?asthma: Awakening with shortness of breath or coughing or wheezing is often due to nocturnal asthma. It's best to discuss this symptom with your physician who will order the appropriate tests and treatment. The symptoms may be brought on by changes in temperature or barometric pressure or by dust mites or dust collectors in your bedroom.
Answered 7/6/2015
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