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Phlegm so tight in chest and causing difficult breathing. dizzy/stuffy nose/fatigue. is this harmful to me? what do i do?

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Difficulty breathing: Seek medical help. You might be having pneumonia . Which is infection of lungs. You might need antibiotics.

Answered 11/21/2013

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