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What would cause the left side of my chest to swell up to the point it hurts to breathe and i sweat very bad.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: You need to be examined by your doctor to find out what may be wrong. Lisinopril sometimes cause swelling even after having used it for years without problem but then i don't understand why the swelling would be confined to the left side.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

What would cause the left side of my chest to swell up to the point it hurts to breathe and i sweat very bad.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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