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A member asked:
I'm 18 weeks pregnant and i feel out of breath, what's wrong with me? what can i do about it?
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Call your MD: Shortness of breath is not common at 18 weeks. It could as simple as a respiratory infection or more complex like asthma or a blood clot in the lung. Don't take chances call your md.
Answered 11/4/2012
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