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Shortness Of Breath, Seating, Asthma And COPD. Pain Below The Ribs. Need Immediate Medical Attention?
My family doctor wanted to admit me to the hospital today for breathing treatments after I complained of extreme shortness of breath and sweating, coupled with asthma and COPD . I went home to get my computer, but was unable to get back to the hospital because I have nausea , sweating, shaking body, and breathlessness so bad I cannot walk but a few feet. I called the doctor s office and told them that I would try again tomorrow. I also have dull pain just below my ribs and chest pain . I do not think that I am able to get to my car and park it before going to admissions office. Am I justified if I call 911 and/or an ambulance ?
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013
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yes offcourse you need immediatiate medical treatment otherwise u may be in great trouble
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it seems you have severe asthmatic attack and please call ambulance and get admitted and treated immediately.
it seems you have severe asthmatic attack and please call ambulance and get admitted and treated immediately.
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