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Why does my chest feels tight and its harder to breathe after eating a meal?
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Many reasons: You may be eating too much or the food is causing the stomach to compress something in the thoracic cavity (where the lung is) if there is a hiatal hernia. It could be a vasovagal response. Many reasons. You should consult with your doctor.
Answered 2/27/2013
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