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I had covid last year july. just before i got it i felt the left side of my chest/lung feeling slightly strained. to this day when i take a deep breathe in it hurts the left side of my chest/lung. is it a covid side effect or could it be a tumour?
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COVID 19: Can't say what the cause is. However, many people with COVID 19 end up with pulmonary scarring and lingering symptoms. A "post- COVID 19" assessment would be prudent.
Answered 1/29/2021
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