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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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