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I have shortness of breath when lying flat. i am 21 and about 300 pounds so i am in the obese category is this in my case most likely from that since i am still young or should i be overly concerned?
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Concerning: Obesity-hypoventilation is of concern as in time invariably strains the heart. You should start a weight loss program under the supervision of your doc. Other acute conditions cannot be ruled out with limited history available.
Answered 2/6/2021
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