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Chest pains and pain from neck into left shoulder blade?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

You need to be seen: Most likely would be spontaneous pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum. Could possibly be serious. X ray is indicated.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 9/12/2019

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