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Just a question. is there an at-home way to diagnose shortness of breath? i'm a flute player and i seem to play little notes before breathing again?
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Diagnosed: there is no reliable way to make a high probability diagnosis without seeing a medical professional, educated speculation is possible
Answered 12/14/2014
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