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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath
Diagnosed with fibromyalgia, last 3 months shortness of breath upon walking short distances, rapid heart rate, using CPAP after sleep study to help with central position sleep apnea, had tooth abscess sinus problems recently, didn't used to have problem with clap mask, but now feel like I am trying to play catch up with breathing when I wear it.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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You may need to have your mask refitted if it is leaking or causing you discomfort. See your sleep doctor to have this done.
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