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Im having constent pain in the lower portion of my ribs when i breath, i have shortness of breath, ive been coughing hard, and i have asthma. ?
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See your doctor: While these could be muscle pains from a viral illness, these symptoms could also represent more than just asthma and a cold. You may have bronchitis or the beginning of a pneumonia or other lung or heart problem. Get to your doctor to have an evaluation.
Answered 10/4/2016
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