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When i talk sometimes i lose my breath ? is the normal ? is something wrong ? should i be concerned ? also when i breathe i breathe heavily ?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Shortness of breath: You should get a Pulmonary function test to r/o any lung disease. Other causes includes anxiety, upper airway obstruction and so on. See your primary care doctor first.

Answered 1/23/2015

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A member asked:

When i talk sometimes i lose my breath ? is the normal ? is something wrong ? should i be concerned ? also when i breathe i breathe heavily ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kam answered

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