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Short of breath. chest tight & sore. drainage. pulse ox ok. ekg ok. lung sounds ok. what could be causing me to gasp for air? better when lying flat.
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Gasping for air?: 24 F no medical Hx or meds: Short of breath. Chest tight & sore. Drainage. Pulse ox ok. EKG ok. Lung sounds ok. What could be causing me to gasp for air? Better when lying flat. Ans: good time for a live video consult. I am here for next 3+ hours. Try rebreathing in paper bag is you feel anxious and nervous We can do this live with video consult and discuss better.
Answered 11/28/2017
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