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I have minimal scoliosis,dextro 5 & levo 7.what bothers me is my left rib sticking out & hurts when i lay on my side & find it hard to breathe now.
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Be seen: That degree of mild spinal curvature can not cause difficulty breathing; do, if you are having trouble breathing you should be seen immediately and it is likely from another source.
Answered 2/4/2016
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