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Pressure in epigastric region and sternum. feels like it is restricting my breathing. had chest xray & spine ct clear. ddimer negative. no relief at all no answers can't go back to er for another 12 hours but no one has anything to tell me to help?
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You should try taking antacid such as mylanta every 6 hours for one day if there is any improvement if you have not done yet. If it does, GERD or stomach problem should be entertained. Pulmonary disease is less likely to me.
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