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Can a chest infection cause tightness of the chest? an on amoxicillin and take a preventer inhaler?

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Chest infection: Chest infection is a loose term used for pneumonia, bronchitis and sometimes asthma attacks when not sure of the diagnosis. Chest tightness is a symptom of asthma.

Answered 12/15/2013

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