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A member asked:

Feels like something is stuck in my throat and chest and can't take a deep breath?

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Dr. Ketan Mody answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Checked out: Pretty simple here...Trouble breathing? Have a doc look at it.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/22/2020

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