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My 15 yr old son is complaining that he feels like someone is squeezing his lung...he has not been sick or gotten hurt there?

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Dr. Michael Jones answered

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Short of breath?: If so, think about spontaneous pneumothorax (especially if he's tall and thin). Asthma is a possibility. Have him evaluated by his doctor.

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Answered 6/18/2015

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