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Is is possible for an iron deficiency to cause shortness of breath?

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Yes: Iron deficincy means low hemoglobin level which menifests as weakness and shortness of breath on mild exertion becaause you can not have enough oxygen in the body withour normal hemoglobion level.

Dr Li agreed

Answered 2/8/2021

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