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Had shortage of breath from week 2 to 4. might have been anxiety(controled now)or my bronchitis going away.im now 5 weeks pregnant. should i b worried?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Follow up visit: Shortness of breath should be evaluated by a doctor. At 5 weeks gestation the effects of pregnancy should be minimal. Your doctor can do a lung exam and determine if any further work up is indicated

Dr Poinsett and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/21/2017

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A member asked:

Had shortage of breath from week 2 to 4. might have been anxiety(controled now)or my bronchitis going away.im now 5 weeks pregnant. should i b worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Poinsett and 3 doctors agreed

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