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Hello, my wife is suffering from shortness of breath and finds it hard to breath. she doesn't smoke but is exposed to secondary smoke?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Pulmonary: Please obtain a referral to a Pulmonary specialist after seeing your PCP. She may have an underlying lung or cardiac condition. Avoid smoke, pollen, dust, mold and other environmental allergens.

Answered 4/5/2020

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A member asked:

Hello, my wife is suffering from shortness of breath and finds it hard to breath. she doesn't smoke but is exposed to secondary smoke?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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