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Tightness in chest... currently fighting a sinus infection. can sinus infection go to chest?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

No: But a virus like a cold can go to both and give you bronchitis or asthmatic bronchitis. See a doctor or of bad go to the er

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 9/20/2014

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