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I have to suddenly take a gasp of air like every 2 mins. i checked my oxygen is 99-98. i have mild pain in lower ribs. no fever. no coughing but can feel cough inside me in throat and sometimes in ears. fatigue is there. what is it??

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Shortness of breath?: Difficulty with breathing, with pain in "lower ribs", with fatique can indicate an upper respiratory virus or Covid-19. Obtain a PCR test for Covid-19 and start quarantine for at least 10 days regardless if the test is negative, along with any close contacts. Go to an ER if respiratory difficulties worsen.

Answered 2/18/2021

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A member asked:

I have to suddenly take a gasp of air like every 2 mins. i checked my oxygen is 99-98. i have mild pain in lower ribs. no fever. no coughing but can feel cough inside me in throat and sometimes in ears. fatigue is there. what is it??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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