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Abnormal chest wall from poor posture, constant anxiety attacks, asthma? the muscles have shortened and won't allow normal breathing. getting worse...
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Maybe it is anxiety?: Good morning, as a speciallist taking care of patients with asthma for 37 years, chest wall has rarely been a matter of concern. Follow the directions of the doctors; you will be fine.
Answered 5/30/2013
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Maybe it is anxiety?: Good morning, as a speciallist taking care of patients with asthma for 37 years, chest wall has rarely been a matter of concern. Follow the directions of the doctors; you will be fine.
Answered 5/21/2013
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