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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 answered

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

Answered 9/28/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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