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Causes of Cough and Shortness of Breath

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Alex Folkl

Cough and shortness of breath are common symptoms and sometimes indicate the presence of a serious underlying disease. These symptoms usually result from problems in your heart or lungs, but they can occur with other disorders as well.