I'm a bit worried because it's been a month since I had COVID, and now I'm experiencing breathing issues. Its strange because when I tested positive, I didn't have any breathing problems at all. Do you know why this might be happening now?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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there might be chest congestion, if it is too much difficulty of breathing do chest xray

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Answered 04/07/2025

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