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A member asked:

Had lobectomy 2008, pleurodesis 2014 after 2 pneumothorax i'm having bad pains in my lung area. i have to stutter like breathe to take deep breath.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Painful breathing: i am sorry for what happened, but unfortunately we can't be of much help here, you need to be examined , best wishes

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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