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Having shortness of breath. feels like i am not getting enough air. there is a tightness in my ribs. what could it be?
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Non cardiac pain: Most probable cause non cardiac need evaluation with lungs? Asthma? Muscular pain. Check with your physician regarding a possible pft -pulmonary function test.
Answered 7/9/2013
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