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I have difficulty breathing. could it be caused by my scoliosis?
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Yes: If scoliosis is severe it can effect the heart and the lungs and could result in shortness of breath.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Unlikely: Only the largest curves and most extreme rib deformities cause lung function problem like curves above 70 degrees if your curve is this large than maybe.
Answered 8/31/2017
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