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Can a muscle spasm cause difficulty in breathing?

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Yes: People with muscle spasm of the thoracic spine can have pain with deep inspiration, and difficulty breathing. It's also possible to have spasm of the intercostal muscles that are necessary for inspiration, and that can also be painful.

Answered 9/4/2013

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