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Asthma-tight chest breathles yawning and mucus but my inhaler not easing it&peak flw is my usual 350.5ft2" 7st7lb female.isit my asthma/somethin else?
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Get checked out: It is not likely your asthma if your peak flow is within your normal range. Even if it is, the fact that you are not getting any relief via your inhaler - you need medical evaluation. Go to urgent care or ED for evaluation of your chest tightness and breathlessness.
Answered 7/2/2015
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