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Short of breath w/normal activity temporary sharp pain usually under breast or in shoulder blade area of back when i breathe sweating heavy breathing?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Pleuritic ?: Recommend evaluation with your physician.

Answered 5/10/2013

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