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I have had steroids 4 times in 4 months.i, am struggling to get air in and out. worse when i lie down. have i got fluid on my lungs?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not if steroids...: ...Were the correct treatment. Likely need to see pulmonologist asap for further evaluation, testing and medication modification. Your primary dr can make sure there is not an underlying heart function issue, or if suspects one, send you to cardiologist instead or also.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/29/2013

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