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27 female 250lbs 5'8 test chest and lungs came back good. blood came back good so no clots. i'm lightheaded and feel like i can't breathe. help?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Breathe: Hard to tell from your story. You need to have breathing tests to make sure its not asthma. You may need a more extensive heart work up including a stress test. If you are having arm and chest pain you need to go to the ER right away

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

27 female 250lbs 5'8 test chest and lungs came back good. blood came back good so no clots. i'm lightheaded and feel like i can't breathe. help?

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