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I am battling to breath and have bad heart palputations, should i be worried?

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Dr. PHILIP WALLER answered

Yes: You need to seek medical attention now. You need to seek medical attention now! No other explanations except go get medical attention now

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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