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Randomly all of a sudden i feel like i can't breathe like i'm out of breath for no reason. especially sometimes when i have a cigarette ?

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Dr. Sean Darcy answered

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Emergency room: Number one quit tobacco this is your most likely cause. Asthma is your second most likely. Anxiety is your third. Reflux is your fourth. I would recommend going to your nearest emergency room to make sure your heart and lungs are ok.

Answered 6/14/2016

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A member asked:

Randomly all of a sudden i feel like i can't breathe like i'm out of breath for no reason. especially sometimes when i have a cigarette ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sean Darcy answered

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