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Sometimes when i take a deep breath i feel it in my shoulder and rarely in my head is it something life threatening i am 16 years old?

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Dr. Bonnie Offit answered

A little odd: bradley- not exactly sure what is going on but does sound like it is in the musculoskeletal realm. You might have pulled a muscle. If that unusual symptom persists I would recommend to get it checked but unlikely to be anything too serious. (as long as nothing else going on)

Answered 4/1/2016

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i take a deep breath i feel it in my shoulder and rarely in my head is it something life threatening i am 16 years old?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bonnie Offit answered

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