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Sometimes when i take a deep breath it feels like something is cracking in my chest, any idea what this is? i have sore throat, cough, nasal congestion

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Bronchitis : Or even pneumonia. Lscuet your doctor auscultate your chest.

Dr Behner and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2016

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