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I'm 26 weeks pregnant and have been feeling tightness in my chest. i have asthma which has been well controlled with inhalers. what else can i do?

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

See doctor: There are many causes of that symptom, some which are simple, like heartburn, and some which are very serious and require immediate medical evaluation. If Tums (calcium carbonate) doesn't make it better, see someone for evaluation today.

Dr Mutnick and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

I'm 26 weeks pregnant and have been feeling tightness in my chest. i have asthma which has been well controlled with inhalers. what else can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Dr Mutnick and another doctor agreed

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