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Why does having air on my neck hurt? i have crawling under the skin? i wear a turtle neck but i have no relief? what could it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Air: It sounds like you have crepitus in your neck. It is called subcutaneous emphysema. It may be due to trauma to your chest. It is important that you have followup with your doctor or possibly a pulmonologist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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