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Stress and or anxiety is preventing me from belly breathing. when i really try to belly breathe a lot of stick mucus comes up and my chest is tight.

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DIAGNOSIS: Please consult with a Doctor as soon as possible about your congestion. You could go to a Primary Care Provider or the soonest may be to the ER.

Answered 12/27/2020

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