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Chest pain under sternum, hard to breathe? (urgent)
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
ER: Er immediately... Need to get checked for serious conditions such as blood clots or heart disease..
Answered 3/22/2014
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See doctor: If extreme pain or shortness of breath go to er. Could be asthma, muscular or skeletal pain, GI pain with acid reflux......So see a doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Call your Doc ASAP: At 17, it probably is not your heart, but call our doctor asap as they know you best, and get the treatment you need. If not available, try an ugricare center. Best wishes.
Answered 3/22/2014
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