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I have a cough and sore throat but my main concern is hardly being able to catch my breath. i can hardly breathe and get dizzy when standing.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please get medical: help now if you are having trouble breathing. Don't drive yourself to an ER - have someone else drive you.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

I have a cough and sore throat but my main concern is hardly being able to catch my breath. i can hardly breathe and get dizzy when standing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Foster and another doctor agreed

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