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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Five signs that it’s an emergency when experiencing shortness of breath

When the winter months hit, it’s common to feel like it's difficult to catch your breath or experience a sensation of shortness of breath, but when is it actually something more serious?

There has been a 23% increase in emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions in the last two years – such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Asthma and Lung UK.

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