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does chronic asthma give u an enlarged heart? it that something to worry about?

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I have Mild Cardiomegaly and Mild Concentric LVH is this deadly or is it nothing to worry about?
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I have Mild Cardiomegaly and Mild Concentric LVH is this deadly or is it nothing to worry about?
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Severe asthma for a long time can lead to enlargement and dysfunction of the right side of the heart. It is unusual to see this these days, as asthma treatments are quite effective.
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