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When i am underwater, my chest feels heavy and it's hard to breathe, out of water no issue.. i do have a history of hiatal hernia surgery, and gerd. no heart/lung issue that have been brought to me from yearly physicals. any idea?

Q: when i am underwater, my chest feels heavy and it's hard to breathe, out of water no issue.. i do have a history of hiatal hernia surgery, and gerd. no heart/lung issue that have been brought to me from yearly physicals. any idea?

: One cant breath under water- and pl dont try. . Many people feel uncomfortable under water with such symptoms. Doesnt sound serious

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

One cant breath under water- and pl dont try. . Many people feel uncomfortable under water with such symptoms. Doesnt sound serious

Answered 3/29/2023

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A member asked:

When i am underwater, my chest feels heavy and it's hard to breathe, out of water no issue.. i do have a history of hiatal hernia surgery, and gerd. no heart/lung issue that have been brought to me from yearly physicals. any idea?

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