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Why every time i go to take a shower i feel like i can't really breathe that good and then when i get out i have chest tightness?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your bronchial tree: May be overreacting to the steam and giving u a type of asthma attack.See a Pulmonary doc for testing.Does hot or cold water( more or less steam) make a difference?

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

Why every time i go to take a shower i feel like i can't really breathe that good and then when i get out i have chest tightness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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