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Can shingles cause shortness of breath? she has been to the emergency room and found nothing
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Shingles : Shingles may cause severe pain when taking deep breaths but it is usually accompanied by a one sided rash within a few days.
Answered 3/14/2019
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No: It isn't shingles that is causing her shortness of breath.
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