Mesa, AZ
A 17-year-old female asked:
Hi, i've been feeling my lungs a bit tight like if it was hard to breath sometimes. and get pains in my chest and back areas. i have no idea what's wro?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. James Rotchfordanswered
Addiction Medicine 42 years experience
Most likely asthma: This warrants a good exam and overall check up. But based on what would commonly be the cause, asthma or asthma inducing conditions are at the top of my list.
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 5, 2014
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