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I suddenly lost my voice and feel like i can't get enough oxygen. not stressed, just recently recovered from a sinus infection ( no coughing).

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Go to ER: Any time you are ill and having trouble with breathing you are best off being seen, examined and labs and imaging studies done if necessary. Best to err on the side of safety. Hope this turns out to be alarmist.

Dr Archer agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

I suddenly lost my voice and feel like i can't get enough oxygen. not stressed, just recently recovered from a sinus infection ( no coughing).

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Archer agreed

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