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A member asked:

Having difficulty to breath..i have high cholesterol level and uric acid?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: See a doctor now or go to the ER. The uric acid means nothing but A high cholesterol could be a factor.

Answered 7/1/2015

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