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I've been getting short of breath easily lately. what could be happening?
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Tough to tell: There are several possibilities. It can be a lung problem, a heart related issue, or simply deconditioning (out of shape). With more info about your symptoms your doc could probably figure out what is most likely. Some noninvasive testing could get you an answer for sure.
Answered 2/26/2017
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