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Is it possible 2 have asthma w/out wheezing? couple times- my chest tightened up & couldn't breathe w/exercising. &have shortness of breath sometimes?

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Typical of : Poor oxidation in brain and nervous system. Commonest cause is vitamin deficiency from poor diet.

Answered 5/23/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible 2 have asthma w/out wheezing? couple times- my chest tightened up & couldn't breathe w/exercising. &have shortness of breath sometimes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

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