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Healthy 17 year old that ran an kept fit up until the last 2 months i have had shortness of breath surely not heart or lung related?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible: It is not normal to be short of breath. The first thing that comes to my mind in a physically fit 17 year old is some exercise induced bronchospasm (asthma). Please consult your doc to have a thorough evaluation done.

Answered 8/6/2014

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