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How would i know if i had fluid in my lungs? often i hold on a cough and i feel like i have shortness of breath, and like i need to breath deeper to get stuff out of me. im also stressed, but what could this be?

Q: how would i know if i had fluid in my lungs? often i hold on a cough and i feel like i have shortness of breath, and like i need to breath deeper to get stuff out of me. im also stressed, but what could this be?

: Please be examined by a doctor…they may hear something in your lungs. It’s also possible that you may need an X-ray

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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Please be examined by a doctor…they may hear something in your lungs. It’s also possible that you may need an X-ray

Answered 6/26/2022

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A member asked:

How would i know if i had fluid in my lungs? often i hold on a cough and i feel like i have shortness of breath, and like i need to breath deeper to get stuff out of me. im also stressed, but what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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