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What is the most common cause for shortage of breath? it feels like someone is sitting on my chest.
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Any number of causes: Risk factors for heart disease need to be looked into also any allergic manifestations/ post nasal drips/ gerd or pulmonary. See pcp for evaluation.
Answered 11/24/2013
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