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I'm 20 years old and have been having chest pain and occasionally trouble breathing for a few days. what could cause this?

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CP SOB: Chest pain and difficulty breathing can be very serious or benign. It may be a virus that is attacking the heart, bronchitis or possibly pleurisy. Either way you need to be examined and evaluated by a physician as soon as possible. Time is important.

Answered 1/25/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 20 years old and have been having chest pain and occasionally trouble breathing for a few days. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Shenouda answered

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