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A 39-year-old male asked:

Last night i woke up with a severe pain in my upper right side of my back, tight chest, sharp pain in chest when inhaling. i had to sit up to relieve the pain. finally fell asleep by lying on my left side with head up. i am currently on coveram 5/10.

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Dr. Anvita Sainianswered

Internal Medicine 19 years experience

If chest pain or sho: Shortness of breath persists you need to see your physician immediately.

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