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Hi i have a pain in my chest when i breathe in, i feel it behind my lungs & the area feels heavy in general when i breathe normally please help?
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Check with your doc: Probably asthma but you must see lung doc to be sure. Asap! there are other possibilities such as blood clots in the lung. Better be safe.
Answered 10/22/2013
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