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Could a pinched nerve lead to shortness of breath?

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nerve: If the pinched nerve was in the chest wall so that pain on expansion of the chest happened with breathing, then shortness of breath could be possible.

Answered 6/10/2021

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A member asked:

Could a pinched nerve lead to shortness of breath?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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