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When i lay on my back and i try to take a deap breath my chest feels a little tight is it something i should worry about?

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Evaluation: You should see your doctor to be evaluated and find the cause so be treated.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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