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Constant need to clear what feels like my upper chest also once or twice a day my chest right below breast bone is extremely tight it feels like someone has a rope wrapped around me?

Q: constant need to clear what feels like my upper chest also once or twice a day my chest right below breast bone is extremely tight it feels like someone has a rope wrapped around me?

: Your symptoms are more consistent with GERD than post nasal drainage. If symptoms persist or get worse, you should see a gastroenterologist. That substernal chest pain is less likely from the heart.

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Your symptoms are more consistent with GERD than post nasal drainage. If symptoms persist or get worse, you should see a gastroenterologist. That substernal chest pain is less likely from the heart.

Answered 3/13/2022

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Constant need to clear what feels like my upper chest also once or twice a day my chest right below breast bone is extremely tight it feels like someone has a rope wrapped around me?

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