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Hello! i have 2 question. 1. i have severe shortness of breath when climbing stairs 2 i often yawn, though well enough sleep. what is the reason?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

See doc.: Severe SOB with climbing stairs is not normal in your age group and needs a good explanation. This may be related to heart / lungs or blood system.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2016

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A member asked:

Hello! i have 2 question. 1. i have severe shortness of breath when climbing stairs 2 i often yawn, though well enough sleep. what is the reason?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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