A blood clot in your lungs, also known as a pulmonary embolism, is a very serious condition in which a blood clot travels to the lungs from another part of the body. The clot blocks the blood flow making it impossible to breathe. If you have a blood clot in your lungs, you will immediately suffer from shortness of breath that is very severe in most cases. Prompt treatment can mean the difference between life and death, so if you have any suspicions, it is important you seek out emergency care right away.

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