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I frequently (1/2 times a week) get a heavy chest with deep breathing & pinching pains in chest. what could it be? lasts couple hours then goes away.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Asthma: You should be checked for asthma. It could cause all the symptoms you describe. The intermittancy suggests a trigger - possibly allergic(?). Pulmonary function testing would be helpful. Asthma is very treatable. When you can't breathe, it can make you anxious and makes your heart pound (which you also list).

Answered 7/14/2020

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A member asked:

I frequently (1/2 times a week) get a heavy chest with deep breathing & pinching pains in chest. what could it be? lasts couple hours then goes away.

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