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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Along With Severe Fatigue And Chest Pain?

I am 43 female all of a sudden I got shortness of breath that never goes away, extreme fatigue, my lungs hurt like they ve been beat up. Hurt a little more with deep breath. Low grade fever. Chest pain. Cardiologist ruled out heart and had referred me to pulmonary Dr and questions I should ask or ideas what could be wrong also breathing gets worse at night
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Sudden onset shortness of breath may be due to
1. An acute episode of asthma.
2. Acute exacerbation of COPD.
3. Infection.
4. Pulmonary embolism.
5. Pneumothorax.
Until examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Along With Severe Fatigue And Chest Pain?

Hello, Sudden onset shortness of breath may be due to 1. An acute episode of asthma. 2. Acute exacerbation of COPD. 3. Infection. 4. Pulmonary embolism. 5. Pneumothorax. Until examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu