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Difficulties With Asthma
Breathing difficulties can be described in several different ways. You may be short of breath, unable to take a deep breath, gasping for air, or feel like you are not getting enough air.
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Alternative Names
Difficulty breathing - first aid; Dyspnea - first aid; Shortness of breath - first aid
Considerations
If you are having difficulty breathing, it is almost always a medical emergency (other than feeling slightly winded from normal activity like...
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