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Hi i have to put extra effort into breathing and i've had shoulder and upper back pain i'm really worried i'm only 15 can you tell me what it might be?

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You might: have asthma, pulmonary embolism, or some rare infection such as TB. Have your doctor take a look at you.

Answered 2/13/2015

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