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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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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Breathing: Probably need a check an ekg maybe a breathing test.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Gary Moss answered

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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A member asked:

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.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Dr Koch agreed

Dr. Gary Moss answered

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