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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm experiencing frequent shortness of breath for ...
  • Female
  • 27 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm experiencing frequent shortness of breath for several months now. I've always had a habit of taking deep breaths since I was a kid, but it's been feeling more uncomfortable lately. I mostly have a sedentary lifestyle because I'm working from home. What could be causing this and what should I do about it?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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check your hemoglobin, start doing exercises

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