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What would cause the right side of the the throat, chest feel heavy and feel like lungs not opening on right side only. have severe asthma possible copd or ?

Q: what would cause the right side of the the throat, chest feel heavy and feel like lungs not opening on right side only. have severe asthma possible copd or ?

: You need an evaluation by a lung doctor to find out the reason for this sensation. What are you doing when this happens? Do you feel short of breath when it occurs? Does an inhaler help? A doctor needs to examine you and do more testing so see a lung doctor. Best of luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You need an evaluation by a lung doctor to find out the reason for this sensation. What are you doing when this happens? Do you feel short of breath when it occurs? Does an inhaler help? A doctor needs to examine you and do more testing so see a lung doctor. Best of luck to you!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/9/2023

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A member asked:

What would cause the right side of the the throat, chest feel heavy and feel like lungs not opening on right side only. have severe asthma possible copd or ?

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