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My husband is 38 years, he is asthmatic and his left arm is numb for 2 days. any idea why?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: He should be checked by a doc. Neurologist is preferred. Asap.

Answered 5/12/2013

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