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I keep randomly experiencing shortness of breath. could my hypothyroidism be @ fault? what might trigger it & what can i do short-term for relief?

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Hypothyroid dyspnoea: Untreated or poorly corrected hypothyroid can create a variety of symptoms though dyspnea is not a common one once corrected no symptoms should persist.

Answered 9/3/2013

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