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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Shortness of Breath In Pregnancy
Contact your doctor, nurse, or midwife. Your symptoms suggest pneumonia or acute bronchitis that may need more than just over-the-counter medicines.
After you make the call, you may wish to consider other reasons for shortness of breath during pregnancy.
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