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Why do i have constant shortness of breath? and could this be cured? i have digestion problem and heartburns and also tend to have anxiety at times.

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SOB: For shortness of breath we have first to rule out lung disease , if u don't have it and have no medical problem that can impact u lung than u have anxiety. U need to see u physician for evaluation.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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