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I feel like am been given a really bad bear hug when i breath n i've started to have sharp pain in my left hand ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Dyspnea: If these symptoms have come on suddenly, I suggest you get seen by physician. Sudden onset of dyspnea one would consider asthma, spontaneous pneumothorax, pulmonary embolus, cardiac problem.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I feel like am been given a really bad bear hug when i breath n i've started to have sharp pain in my left hand ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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