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A member asked:
Is it worth a trip to the doctor for difficulty breathing and fever?
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Yes: Breathing is most important. Fever means infection usually. Go see a doctor.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Difficulty breathing: There are 3 basic symptoms for which you should never wait to see if they go away without being evaluated--shortness of breath, chest pain, and severe abdominal pain. The reason for this is that all of these can be associated with catastrophic illness (as well as many more benign illnesses). But there is no way you can tell. You need an md/do evaluation. See a doctor.
Answered 3/26/2013
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