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Why can't i take a deep breath without coughing? i feel constant weight on my chest and pain when i cough.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You have a: Respiratory disorder.It sounds like you need to a doctor and figure out what's going on ( bronchitis,asthma,pneumonia are just a few of the possibilities ).

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2014

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