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There are a number of factors that can lead to the shortness of breath. Allergies, asthma, the MS not allowing you to have a proper workout (physically) fitique, CHF. When you breath you are using musles to bring in the air to your system and garvity causes you to exhale. If you have inflammation a broncodialator might help of the alvoli are not working up to speed. However only a good work-up will indicate your level of lung function or lack of it. A body box plesthysmograph (PFT) is used to measure changes in volume to a organ or whole body. Mst of the time they will give you the test and then retest you after you have had a broncodialaror administratored to you and see if their is a difference. However only your doctors can decide what is best for you and your condition.
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