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A member asked:

I used to have challenge with my breath, when i jog, inhale dust, or when am cold. recently my 8 months old son, has the same when he wakes up.

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Dr. James Long answered

SOB: Sounds like asthma. Get an office based spirometer test.

Dr Goldenberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2015

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