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I can't breathe well. there is constant mucus in my lungs. my back muscles mainly the accessory breathing mucsles are all sore. can this be anxiety?
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Breathing/Anxiety?: Having mucus might go against pure anxiety. Recommend consulting your family doctor for exam & chest x-ray to be sure.
Answered 3/20/2013
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