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I slipped down a few stairs on wednesday and am bruised but yesterday my chest began to hurt and it is getting more difficult to breath. what's wrong?
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Difficulty breathing: Be assessed in the ER or call 911. There are various possible injuries related to a fall. All need to be assessed now if you are not breathing well. All the best.
Answered 11/28/2014
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