What are causes of shortness of breath?

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If by shortness of breath, you mean dyspnea, here are some possible causes to the disease:

  • anaphylaxis
  • asthma
  • bleach and ammonia exposure
  • bronchitis
  • carbon monoxide poisoning
  • collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
  • congestive heart failure
  • emphysema
  • pneumonia
  • pulmonary embolism

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