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  • 13 Years
  • 07/02/2025

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I'm having trouble breathing and can't seem to get air through my nose for a while now, so I've been breathing through my mouth instead. But lately, even that's becoming tough and I feel like I have to take big breaths just to get enough oxygen. What's going on with this?

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • 3+ Yrs
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