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When i lie on my back, it feels like my chest is being squashed and i begin to cough, this also occurs if i take a deep breath, is this anything to be worried about. ?

Q: when i lie on my back, it feels like my chest is being squashed and i begin to cough, this also occurs if i take a deep breath, is this anything to be worried about. ?

: What you described does need to be evaluated as it is not normal. If you are overweight, losing weight, not easy, is imperative. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you described does need to be evaluated as it is not normal. If you are overweight, losing weight, not easy, is imperative. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/11/2021

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A member asked:

When i lie on my back, it feels like my chest is being squashed and i begin to cough, this also occurs if i take a deep breath, is this anything to be worried about. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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