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Had a pe a few weeks ago from smoking/ocps/antiphospholipid syndrome. only symptom upper back/shoulder pain. thought the pain was nothing at the time. going forward, are there other atypical symptoms i need to look our for that could be a pe?
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Serious: You need at least one if not two PE experts. They need to follow you closely.
Answered 12/19/2016
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Yes: cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, pleurisy
Answered 12/19/2016
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