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I have a tightness in the middle of my chest when i laugh sometimes. i have seasonal asthma, and recently has perfect ekg. is this my asthma? anxiety?
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Pleuritic pain : Pain in the chest with inspiration or cough is usually a pulmonary issue .see your MD to make sure
Answered 3/8/2015
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