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A member asked:
Can lupus ( i have lupus)cause acute sudden shortnesss of breath?i have no chest pain, no cough, not coughing anything up, just slight shortness of breath like i need to yawn to feel better-clear echo
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It can: Usually will be some chest pain with it. Any fever, chills ?
Answered 9/28/2016
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Important: Sudden onset shortness of breath could indicate a blood clot in the lungs. You should get immediate attention.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Yes and yes: Sudden onset? Could be blood clot in the lung? Or something else? Check with your lung doc right away or do you need the er?
Answered 4/17/2014
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