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I would like to find out why do i often suffer from shortened of breath light headed , also difficult to digest food and breath while lying down ?
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Requires exam: This can be related to many serious illnesses. Obesity, heart and lung disease, asthma, smoking, GERD, and intrinsic lung disease for starts. Call for an exam and x-rays.
Answered 3/23/2022
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