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I just sneezed once and had difficulty breathing. i do have asthma. it didn't happen like that before so why did i had sudden difficulty in breathing?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Allergen exposure: Perhaps there is a strong allergen present which had provoked your sneezing as well as an asthma attack.

Answered 11/5/2016

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A member asked:

I just sneezed once and had difficulty breathing. i do have asthma. it didn't happen like that before so why did i had sudden difficulty in breathing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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