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Holding my breath frequently unaware? chest pain under sternum?
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STRESS: This is classic signs of anxiety or not knowing how to manage normally in a stressful world. You are holding your chest muscles way too tight and not breathing deep and slow and allowing for this pent up angst to dissipate naturally. Yoga, meditation, prayer, exercise and even therapy may be indicated for you to feel better.
Answered 1/6/2016
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NEEDS TO BE CHECKED: It needs to be checked by yor doctor.It may be due to inflammation in chest wall or from esophageal reflux or from pleura or lungs inside the chest.
Answered 9/28/2016
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