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I constantly need to take a deep breath to get air in. i had a single chamber leadless pacemaker placed 3 weeks ago, other than that i'm healthy?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Call your doc: If you feel short of breath, call your doctor right away or go to the ER if it is persistent and constant. Respiratory and blood abnormalities can cause this feeling, as can meds. If you have trouble breathing, don't drive yourself but get seen if you don't hear from the doc quickly.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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A member asked:

I constantly need to take a deep breath to get air in. i had a single chamber leadless pacemaker placed 3 weeks ago, other than that i'm healthy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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