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Why am i having shortness breath and tightness in chest whilst sitting?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Angina/ heart attack: What you are describing is concerning. Shortness of breath with chest tightness could be a sign of decrease blood flow 2 the heart, or angina. If the lack of blood flow is sustained, death to that portion of the heart ensues, which could lead 2 a heart attack. Alternatively, if you have been on any trips requiring you to sit long periods, then it could be a blood clot to the lungs! see an md asap.
Answered 4/7/2013
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