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Can emphysema cause palpations or chest spasms? my oxygen levels are consistently high and oxygen or steroids don't help my breathing problems. i feel every breath?
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Yes, any chronic lung condition can strain the heart in the long run and irregular heart beats become common. Talk to your doc about your symptoms and observations with regard to treatments tried.
Answered 4/10/2021
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