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Whenever i do my symbicort inhaler (have to breathe in deep and hold for 10 seconds) my left chest hurts. is this normal? i'm anxious about it

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Only on left side?: Suggests perhaps you have air trapping there or a lung rupture or pneumothorax. If the pain persists, or there is any more shortness of breath than normal, you should have an xray. Good luck!

Answered 1/1/2017

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A member asked:

Whenever i do my symbicort inhaler (have to breathe in deep and hold for 10 seconds) my left chest hurts. is this normal? i'm anxious about it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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