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I've been getting terrible chest pains when inhaling or a cough & laugh. it feels like there's a massive weight on my chest; any suggestions?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Chest pain: Sounds like pleuritis or pericarditis, but could be other. Should see your doc to be evaluated.

Answered 4/16/2013

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A member asked:

I've been getting terrible chest pains when inhaling or a cough & laugh. it feels like there's a massive weight on my chest; any suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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