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  • 45 Years
  • 11/05/2023

Can shortness of breath at night be related to iron deficiency?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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  • MBBS
  • AFIH
  • Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
  • Fellowship in critical care medicine
  • 10+ Yrs
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Yes, shortness of breathe at night or morning can indicate that you might have anemia. Get a blood test done to confirm the same.

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