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I was diagnosed with pneumonia today. i'm trying to sleep, but when i start to fall asleep i wake up by lost of breath. i'm 31 what can i do?
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Pneumonia: Your bronchi and bronchioles are narrowed by swelling. Medication from your doc should have helped. Go to sleep in an elevated position using multiple pillows. Consider an humidifier.
Answered 2/10/2016
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