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Could breathlessness and tightness in the chest be asthma as the underlying cause?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes....: Both these symptoms could be due to asthma but there are many other possibilities as well. An evaluation by a physician would be needed to be certain of the reason for these symptoms in your case and to render the appropriate treatment.

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Answered 6/19/2016

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