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What is a cluster pure pressures head aches with bad cough pressure ear enfections sinus head aches also its over whelming there tightnes ribs with cough and bracket tight restricted tight muscles spams chest wall cavity heart muscle ?
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It is...: It is, for anyone in her 60's, time to see the doctor, or the ER if chest tightness is more than slight. If slight, a call to one's doctor may be the first step. Chest tightness isn't normal. The ER is always a good option at this age. Possible reasons for symptoms include lung or heart disease, fluid or irritation of linings of lungs or heart, acid reflux, asthma, anxiety, costochondritis, etc...
Answered 3/26/2020
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