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Can you die from shortness of breath?
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RU serious ?: Of course you can die of shortness of breath: asphyxiation and drowning are every day examples. Pulmonary edema and ARDS are medical examples. If your tissues don't get oxygen, you're a goner.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Can happen: Yes depending on how severe and what is causing it. It is important that you seek medical help right away if you experience uncommon shortness of breath.
Answered 4/19/2018
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