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Hi, i am 7.5 weeks pregnant. since 5 weeks i am having trouble taking a deep breath. chest is tight and a hacking cough especially after eating.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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See your Doctor: Difficulty breathing ; chest tightness are not early pregnancy symptoms.

Answered 10/4/2013

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A member asked:

Hi, i am 7.5 weeks pregnant. since 5 weeks i am having trouble taking a deep breath. chest is tight and a hacking cough especially after eating.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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