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I have had shortness of breath for 4 months, it never goes away fully. no coughing or wheezing. can an asthma attack last for 4 months, what else?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: But you will need to consult your doctor to make sure that asthma is the cause since there are many other causes for shortness of breath.

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have had shortness of breath for 4 months, it never goes away fully. no coughing or wheezing. can an asthma attack last for 4 months, what else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

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