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Heavy breathing every week. i was thinking i have asthma and wanting an inhaler but i wasnt too sure you know. how to proceed?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See PCP: See your pcp. It is not normal to have breathing problem every week regardless of the cause.

Answered 7/23/2013

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A member asked:

Heavy breathing every week. i was thinking i have asthma and wanting an inhaler but i wasnt too sure you know. how to proceed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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