A member asked:

I've been having mild chest pains, shortness of breath, and now my throat feels swollen. virus or bacterial or other?

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Evaluation: Shortness of breath and chest pain (regardless of severity) are potentially serious symptoms that should be evaluated. Do you have fever? You may need xrays. Epiglottitis is a life threatening condition which could cause all of the above. You could have pneumonia or pleurisy or many other possibilities. Please see your doctor or go to the er.

Answered 5/12/2014

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Could be: Or could be cardiac pain that is radiating to your neck. Either should be evaluated by your doctor.

Answered 5/3/2015

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