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A member asked:

Does wheezing occur with a pulmonary embolism? and if it does does that mean its a big embolism or small one?

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Not a feature: Usual symptoms of pulmonary embolus are: Shortness of breath Chest pain Cough (it may be bloody, and there might be blood in the gunk you cough up) Pain in your back Much more sweating than usual A lightheaded feeling, or passing out Blue lips or nails

Dr Hegab and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2019

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