I'm really worried about my health right now. I've got COPD type 2 and recently I've been dealing with really bad shortness of breath. My foot and abdomen are swollen, and I've been struggling to urinate for the last four days. My oxygen level is at 88 and my pulse rate is 120. What could be going on? Should I be concerned?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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