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Recovering from pneumonia, x-ray clear. shortness of breath on oxygen. heart rate 99 oxygen 92. i also have afib and a residual cough. my pulmonologis?

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Shortness of breath: The compromise of breathing is a medical emergency, a visit to your PCP or nneRt emergency depot is warranted

Answered 1/19/2021

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A member asked:

Recovering from pneumonia, x-ray clear. shortness of breath on oxygen. heart rate 99 oxygen 92. i also have afib and a residual cough. my pulmonologis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randa Foda answered

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