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I want to play football as a career but i am always out of breath faster then my peers and im told i have beta thalassemia.. will i ever be able to???

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Get educated: Even without this problem the odds are very high against a pro athletic career. Get some skills and education.

Answered 5/2/2017

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A member asked:

I want to play football as a career but i am always out of breath faster then my peers and im told i have beta thalassemia.. will i ever be able to???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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