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Hi i am struggling with breathing a bit, my chest is tight from time to time, i don't have strength to walk and collapsed. i am also on my periods and have been very busy. i am not feeling ok at all and have also had a headache forba week.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Evaluation: Please see your physician soon. If you are experiencing severe pain and shortness of breath, please see the Emergency Department. Avoid smoke, dust and pet dander. You may be experiencing a pulmonary or cardiac condition. Further evaluation may include pulmonary function testing, imaging and an EKG.

Answered 9/29/2019

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