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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI've been feeling short of breath lately, even tho...
  • Male
  • 23 Years
  • 07/02/2025

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. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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might be due to anxiety , drink plenty of water, stress management

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