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Why does it feel like i can't breathe well? it's cold outside. it's hard to inhale.. im like really scared

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

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Go see your doctor: Breathing or changes in breathing could be due to asthma or allergies. You doctor needs to verify and could give you an inhaler to test the asthma theory out. Cold weather can induce asthma, so see your doctor soon.

Answered 7/17/2013

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A member asked:

Why does it feel like i can't breathe well? it's cold outside. it's hard to inhale.. im like really scared

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