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I pulled chest muscles one week ago... i have shortness of breath as well i have been resting a week how long till healed? i have been using ice & hea

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Dr. Steven Saunders answered

SOB: Pulled chest wall muscles are one issue and can take days to weeks to heal. If by shortness of breath you mean it hurts to take a deep breath because muscles hurt, that would seem reasonable, however you should not be short of breath and this may be a seperate issue worth consulting your doctor.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 3/13/2013

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Soon: It can take 2-3 weeks esp if you dont give rest to those muscles.Take it easy and be gentle.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I pulled chest muscles one week ago... i have shortness of breath as well i have been resting a week how long till healed? i have been using ice & hea

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Dr Koch agreed

Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

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