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Woke up with asthma and sharp pains to my right breast with each breath. after 2 shots of the inhaler it subsided. what could it be?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Sounds like asthma: You probably need inhaled steroids. Check with your lung doc. Better be safe.

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

Woke up with asthma and sharp pains to my right breast with each breath. after 2 shots of the inhaler it subsided. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

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