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A member asked:
My boyfriend just felt a strong pain in his lung when he tried taking a breath, it lasted about 30 seconds. what does this mean?
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Context ; history: It may just be a muscle spasm. But if there is more to the story with other symptoms or consequences after the event he shoud be seen by the family physician.
Answered 1/8/2014
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