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I feel like i'm not breathing normally? i really only feel it when i breathe through mouth but i can't take a full breath.feels restricting. what could this be?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Breathing: issues need to be checked out by your doctor. Please see him/her. One POSSIBILITY is asthma but your doc will let you know and help you. Peace and good health.

Dr Kanter and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2018

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A member asked:

I feel like i'm not breathing normally? i really only feel it when i breathe through mouth but i can't take a full breath.feels restricting. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Kanter and another doctor agreed

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