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I wake up with a heavy chest which always goes away within a few hours, i also have a mild cough. i have anxiety, could it be that?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Chest: Anxiety always a possibility, but usually I do not make that call till other possibilities considered. Could be some type of asthma or possible GERD.

Answered 6/30/2016

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A member asked:

I wake up with a heavy chest which always goes away within a few hours, i also have a mild cough. i have anxiety, could it be that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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