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I am suffering from shortness of breath in my first trimester of pregnancy,11 weeks, what should i do?

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An "11 week intrauterine pregnancy does not usually account for "shortness of breath". Obtain a COVID-19 test, as symptoms of respiratory distress are common with COVID or influenza viruses.

Answered 12/7/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

While shortness of breathy in the first trimester can be due solely to body adjustments due to early pregnancy, having it assessed by your general practitioner or Ob-Gyn doc will give you peace of mind.

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