“Is shortness of breath an emergency?”

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“Is shortness of breath an emergency?”

I am a 19 year old male. I want to know if shortness of breath is an emergency?

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**Ms. Loretta M. Osik** Naturopathic Physician Danbury, CT · Accepted Answer

Ms. Loretta M. Osik Naturopathic Physician Danbury, CT

YES, IT IS. YOU SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT. DO YOU HAVE ANXIETY?

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Pushpa Chandra Preventative Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine Vancouver, BC

Yes

**Victor Tsan** Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Accepted Answer

Victor Tsan Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes, in most cases it is an emergency