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I have night sweats and difficulty breathing lying down. what could this be?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Many things: Could be many things, and some of them are potentially significant health threats. See you physician asap.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/6/2023

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