Will dyspnea or shortness of breath kill you?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

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15+ Yrs

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Dyspnea or shortness of breathe can be quiet uncomfortable and definetely a reason to get worried. However, upon medical diagnosis the condition can be resolved. It rarely leads to fatal conditions such as death. Its advisable not to delay seeking help from a pulmonologist.

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