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Had a blow to the chest but now my throat is hurting, tightening and making it difficult to breath, why is this and should i be concerned?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein
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Chest: Many possibilities including injury to the ribs and lungs depending on what you were hit with. You should go to the ER right away to have it checked out
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