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A member asked:
Does pinched nerve make it hard to breathe, it hurts when i breathe.
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Pinched nerve: Hi, it depends where the pinched nerve is, but I assume the pain related to the pinched nerve could affect breathing.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Many possible causes: An infection like pneumonia, bronchitis, or virus can cause pain when you breathe. An sprain or strain of the ribs or muscles in the chest can do this too. A pinched nerve is less likely but possible. If you have fever, and shortness of breath, or constant pain, etc., to ER or MD.
Answered 11/30/2014
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Maybe but doubtful: More info would make it easier to give a better answer: what hurts to breathe-your back, front of chest, inside chest?If it's chest wall pain, it could be due to nerve inj or vertebral or rib dysfunction.If its 'inside' - could be pleurisy or lung which is serious.A good history & phys. incl osteopathic hands-on exam may provide some answers.You should seek help ASAP to rule out anything serious.
Answered 9/29/2016
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