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I am not sure if my asthma is playing up or my chest is tight for some other reason. i have been exercising much more which means breathing harder.
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Breathing: Probably need a check an ekg maybe a breathing test.
Answered 10/4/2016
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See your doctor: Your doctor will have to get more information from you and perform some tests such as spirometry to tell the difference.
Answered 7/4/2013
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