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What would cause shortness of breath in a supposedly healthy 23 year old female ? the air feels hard to breathe in. most likely not asthma related. heart rate is 60 and spo2 is 98%

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? airways problem: Or hyperventilating, can try breathing in a paper bag, or a bronchodilator, if still having a problem, need to rule out cardiac causes too

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Answered 4/1/2016

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A member asked:

What would cause shortness of breath in a supposedly healthy 23 year old female ? the air feels hard to breathe in. most likely not asthma related. heart rate is 60 and spo2 is 98%

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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