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I have a sharp pain in the middle of my upper back that makes it hard to breathe. how do you treat this?
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Physical exam first: You need to see a doctor to have a physical exam to role out muscular reasons, listen to your lung to role out lung problems. Further exam include chest x-ray, etc.
Answered 4/3/2013
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