Having trouble breathing can be a scary situation. If you have the following symptoms, you should contact your doctor right away.
- difficulty taking a breath
- shortness of breath
- inability to get enough air
- feeling winded when you try to exercise
- continuous cough
- cough that produces mucus or blood
- pain or discomfort on exhaling
- bluish mouth or fingernails
- grunting when exhaling
- sweating more than normal
- wheezing
- chest retracts with breath
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