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I have lupus sle been battling with shortness of breath been to gp had cortazone antibiotics xrays show inflammation 8 days later still have shortness of breath and pain in back?
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Imaging and testing: Your shortness of breath may be due to underlying pulmonary disease, including fibrosis. The other causes include pulmonary embolism, infection or bronchospasm. A HRCT, pulmonary function testing and 6 minute walk test are advised.
Answered 1/24/2020
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