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A member asked:

I'm 27 f i feel like i can't breathe and like my heart is going to stop. what should i do?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Symptoms: Go see a doctor or ER and get evaluated, those symptoms may be serious

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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