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After being diagnosed with a large saddle embolism i think iv now caught a cold & just my normal breathing seems restricted cud this be serious?

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Dr. J. Roth answered

Pulmonary embolus: Your lung function may be compromised from your pulmonary embolus. The added insult of a pulmonary infection on top of your pulmonary embolus may be further impairing your respiratory status. Id call your doctor right away.

Answered 9/28/2016

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