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Shortness of breath w/normal oxygen saturation? my oxy sat is usually 98 but i've been experiencing shortness of breath, especially when lying flat??
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Short of breath : Hard to tell. Need to see a doc and get labs, chest xray and an exam. Young for CHF. That's where one would start.
Answered 3/10/2021
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