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My wife has a pain across her chest and is struggling to breath - she is wheezing quite heavily pleaser advise ?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

? status asthmaticus: Many causes of wheezing, such as infection, pulmonary embolism, cardiac problems. Your description raises substantial concern. I believe this is a true reason to visit an urgent care facility or hospital ED ASAP. This could get worse very rapidly. Take care.

Dr Hom and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/17/2020

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A member asked:

My wife has a pain across her chest and is struggling to breath - she is wheezing quite heavily pleaser advise ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Hom and another doctor agreed

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