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What can cause sudden shortness of breath, like for example i worked in a sawmill and done a lot of heavy lifting and suddenly got short of breath?
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Asthma possible: Asthma is a very common cause of intermittent shortness of breath although other causes e.G anemia, underlying heart disease etc can also be possible.
Answered 1/27/2021
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