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Ive had shortness of breathe for a week. ct w/ contrast clear and x-ray. inhaler, breathing treatment, steroids not helping. is this a missed pe?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: A negative CT scan with contrast rules out this issue.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Ive had shortness of breathe for a week. ct w/ contrast clear and x-ray. inhaler, breathing treatment, steroids not helping. is this a missed pe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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