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Normal pft xrays ctscan labwork echocardio. can't take full breath sore back/sternum/ribs. what can cause this? posture? carrying toddler too much?
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Probably: If your chest cage hurts, your body would try to guard it and taking deep breaths would worsen the pain. How heavy is the baby?
Answered 9/28/2016
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