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Could Shortness Of Breath Be Recurring Asthma?
hi. im having a shortness of breath on & off its tolerable but bothersome. & maybe 4 years ago diagnosed w/ astma & went away. could be astma again? I cant make an appointment to see the dr not till tues morning. can i wait that long? nothing to worry?
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If the shortness of breath is severe or there are associated symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, then you should consider seeing your doctor as soon as possible.
In the absence of any of the above then you may consider waiting till your appointment.
It is possible that it is related to your history of asthma but the doctor may want to rule out other causes as well eg heart related problems
I hope this helps
If the shortness of breath is severe or there are associated symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, then you should consider seeing your doctor as soon as possible.
In the absence of any of the above then you may consider waiting till your appointment.
It is possible that it is related to your history of asthma but the doctor may want to rule out other causes as well eg heart related problems
I hope this helps
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