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Does it ever happen that a chest infection cause breathlessness?
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Chest infection: Chest infections if involving the lungs certainly can cause breathlessness.
Answered 8/13/2013
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Yes.: Yes it can. You might want to see your doctor.
Answered 9/11/2013
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