A 50-year-old member asked:
I'm feeling smothered & have shortness of breath. what's going on?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
M.D. visit: Shortness of breath is related to a number of possible conditions. I agree that if you are experiencing difficulty breathing, you should be seen by a physician.
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