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What can cause pain under my right breast every time i inhale i can feel it get tight a bit? and i do smoke

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Dr. Bryan Levey answered

First...: ...Stop smoking. Second, stop smoking. Third, see your doctor for an exam and a chest xray.

Dr Rodriguez agreed

Answered 4/11/2013

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