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Period 2day. feeling shortness of breath, heart is racing like i've been jogging. it's on and off. what is this? taking deep breaths & doesn't help
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Shortness of breath.: Shortness of breath is a symptom that always needs to be investigated because it can be due to a life-threatening problem. There are many things that cause shortness of breath w/ a racing heart. You need to be seen by a doctor ASAP. Either see your family doctor or go to the ER the next time you have these symptoms. Please get this checked out ASAP! Good luck to you!
Answered 3/29/2017
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