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Hi ive been very breathless for the last 2 weeks i was told it could be from hayfever in the lungs i been coughing for a while not sure not emphysema?
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Answered 11/25/2014
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No: you can't have emphysema unless u are a heavy smoker or congenital problem. Hay fever or seasonal allergies may be the cause. may need steroid nasal drops and antihistamine like Claritin.
Answered 12/12/2014
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