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A friend hugged me&tapped hard a few times on my upper back.felt pain on my upper back&shortness of breath right after.can my lungs be harmed/damaged?
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Hard hugg: Your lungs are well protected - so not likely.
Answered 3/25/2022
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No: What you described wouldn't damage your lungs. Have a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, maintain healthy weight, exercise at least 150 minutes per week. Wish you good health.
Answered 12/16/2018
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Anxiety: I understand your worrying. Your journey of life of 49 years has brought many stresses. Pain on the upper back and “lungs harmed/damaged” can be due to unresolved feelings and conflicts in the relationship with your friend Please See a Psychiatrist for: • Diagnosis • Stresses of relationships • Therapy for relationship conflicts and unresolved feelings • Medication • Breathing Relaxation
Answered 1/5/2019
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