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Hi, i am 41 years old and have been suffering from shortness of breath and dizzy spells for 3 weeks. the shortness of breath is constant, normally minor but can become fairly severe even when at rest. it gets worse on even mild exertion. i was admitted to

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SOB: Best to see a physician and be ruled out for PE, asthma, pneumonia.

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i am 41 years old and have been suffering from shortness of breath and dizzy spells for 3 weeks. the shortness of breath is constant, normally minor but can become fairly severe even when at rest. it gets worse on even mild exertion. i was admitted to

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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