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Chest tightness not other lower back pain no pain on left side no sweating i do have asthma and copd a little difficulty with breathing?

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See a doctor: Chest tightness and difficulty breathing should be evaluated right away. These could be symptoms of heart disease or pulmonary . Embolism ( blood clot in the lung). Please do not delay in seeking care.

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Answered 4/20/2014

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