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Can lung infection lead to shortness of breath

2018-07-20 03:15:02
I have been suffering from dry cough for the last two months. Now I have noticed a sharp change in the colour and thickness of the mucus produced and I also feel pain in my chest when I take a deep breath. Does lung infection lead to shortness of breath?
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