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Its been 2 months since having covid. i didnt have breathing issues then but sometimes i feel like i need to take these deep breathes in to fill my lungs and i have to consciously remember to take breaths or it feels like my lungs are collapsing, wtd?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Usually people who only have mild COVID 19 illness, don't have much in the way of residual symptoms. This might not be related to COVID. Can discuss with your doctor if you are particularly concerned. take care.

Answered 6/1/2020

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Pulmonary evaluation: Consider an online virtual inbox Pulmonology consult with one of the Healthtap specialists. Pulmonary testing including a follow up chest image may be indicated. Your past history and images may be uploaded. Discuss your symptoms, particularly shortness of breath with your PCP.

Answered 6/1/2020

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

COVID: This could be entirely unrelated to COVID; it may be reassuring to check your oxygen saturation. There are other chronic symptoms which can last weeks to months; patients with these symptoms are sometimes called "long haulers." See your doctor with a list of your symptoms and timing - how long? How far apart? Related symptoms? as well as your concerns (I'm worried this could be.....)

Answered 11/30/2020

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