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Shortness of breath, but heart is clear, as was lung ct and pulmonary stress test. pinching in lungs. sob getting worse, what could it be?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: There are many possible conditions which may be associated with these symptoms. One condition is a pulmonary embolism, and your physician can follow up with additional testing and evaluation. You should continue to have evaluations to determine the cause.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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A member asked:

Shortness of breath, but heart is clear, as was lung ct and pulmonary stress test. pinching in lungs. sob getting worse, what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Feola agreed

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