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Being the fact that i was born at 26 weeks gestation could that be why i have fuctional residual capacity?! docs say i have asthma but i also have frc

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Highly unlikely: I strongly doubt any connection, especially after 27 years. You want to see a lung doc to evaluate for breathlessness. Have it checked out and probably something completely different.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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A member asked:

Being the fact that i was born at 26 weeks gestation could that be why i have fuctional residual capacity?! docs say i have asthma but i also have frc

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Balin agreed

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