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I have been feeling dizzy , body aches, shortness of breath, and coughing really bad to a point where it hurt and makes me gag. so what can cause this?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Too many variables!: How long, do you smoke, were you ever short of breath before, do you have allergies? My advice is simple. See your primary care md/do asap. I'm worried by the shortness of breadth.

Answered 11/26/2013

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