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Is it sex that is making me feel breathless?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: Is it a pleasant sensation? Are you wheezing? Does it only happen during sex or is the anticipation of sex? We need more info to help you, so ask again with more detail.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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