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Last 3 days climbing 2 flight of stairs get severe scary out of breath. lightheaded cant get into my doctor for 3 months should i go to urgent care?
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Probably the E.R.: A person who has trouble with small physical activities causing scary shortness of breath can see her doctor for help. Several possibilities need to be evaluated as soon as possible. There may be some failure in the heart or lungs, or even an impending heart attack (don't let that happen). There may be fluid around the heart or around the lungs. EKG usually needed, and a cardiologist evaluation.
Answered 3/4/2019
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