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A member asked:

I eat at fast food restos quite often but manage to stay fit and athletic. when i exercise, i have troubles breathing. is the bad food causing this?

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Dr. Adrian Rawlinson answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Bad food: Probably not. You need a cardio and respiratory check up. See your gp.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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