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I had a xray to see if i had phemonia , i don't , it shown the right side my heart is enlarged, could it be because of my asthma or ? should i worry?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

It could be related: To asthma and right heart strain. Get an echocardiogram and talk to your physician.

Dr Gujer md fasa agreed

Answered 4/11/2013

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