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Cheastpain from post nasle drip sometime i find it hard to breath i feel like the air is thick and that im choke but when im sleep my wife say i sleep?

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Family practice : I would advise you to see your dr with your symptoms. Of chest pain and sob.

Answered 4/6/2013

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