I've been feeling short of breath lately, even though my pulmonary function tests came back normal. I don't have any chest pain or a cough. Should I be concerned about this, or is it just something that happens sometimes? What else could be causing this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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might be due to anxiety , drink plenty of water, stress management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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