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I've had a bad cold and cough for over a week and past couple days i feel short of breath easy. is this normal?
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Shortness of Breath: If your symptoms are getting worse and now with shortness of breath you want to make sure you have not developed bronchitis or "walking" pneumonia.
Answered 10/9/2013
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Short of breath: Sounds like you may have pneumonia, would get checked by your doctor.
Answered 8/23/2013
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