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When lying down to sleep at night i get chest tightness like my ribs are being squeezed, shortness of breath & palpitations. esp after day of exercise. when waking up in the morning, i'm much better. struggling to sleep?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Cardiac evaluation : Please see your physician. Cardiac palpitations and shortness of breath may be caused by cardiac disease. Avoid caffeine and please follow up.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/19/2019

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A member asked:

When lying down to sleep at night i get chest tightness like my ribs are being squeezed, shortness of breath & palpitations. esp after day of exercise. when waking up in the morning, i'm much better. struggling to sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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