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I have had a tightness in the middle of my chest for over 12 hours it hurts when i move certain ways and taking deep breaths. i have asthma, why?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Chest Pain: It sounds most like chest wall pain related to maybe coughing. See your doctor today for a check up. Your asthma/chest is having trouble of some nature and needs to be sorted out. All the best. You might try your inhalers to see if they make a difference.

Answered 7/20/2017

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