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Having pain in upper back when i breath in... can you please tell me what might be wrong with me. thank you!
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Lung issue: Most likely, you have some kind of lung issue. Could be inflammation, and/or infection, such as pleuritis, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. Best to get evaluated if the condition persists.
Answered 4/8/2014
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