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I was in a car accident when i was 12 and only had minor bruising on my chest, now when i run, my chest tightens and i have difficulty breathing. why?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Unrelated: You are likely experiencing exercise induced asthma / bronchospasm. See your doctor for an exam. One or two puffs of albuterol inhaler before exercise may be all that is needed to alleviate your symptoms.

Answered 12/4/2014

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