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39 weeks prego sometimes when i'm laying on my back i can't breath i have swollen feet but when i layer they deflate, headache, its dangerous? thanks

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Dr. Lee Wittenberg answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Respiratory Distress: You should see your physician. Difficulty breathing while prone could be a sign of CHF (congestive heart failure) which is a build up of fluid in your lungs. This is also consistent with swelling in the legs and ankles. You need to have a work-up.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2015

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