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Im having a hard time breathing and i feel pressure in my chest and my back aches and my nose is runny and i feel like i have to breathe deeply and arch my back to try to get air out of my stomach?

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Dr. Md abdullah Yousuf answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Consult : You might have a URI vs bacterial infection, need more info, you should have a HealthTap consult with a Doctor.

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Answered 9/23/2019

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Do I have lung cancer? For the past week I have had pain in my upper back, around my ribs, and pressure on my chest. I am short of breath and often sick to my stomach. I have a runny nose and some congestion. I also am having gas.

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