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When i laugh feels like elephant in my chest and my lungs burn and i feel the need to cough what can this be? i have sjogrens. lung test was ok .

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Reflux?: You may have acid reflux which may cause some of your symptoms. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 12/23/2014

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A member asked:

When i laugh feels like elephant in my chest and my lungs burn and i feel the need to cough what can this be? i have sjogrens. lung test was ok .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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