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Almost every night my lungs hurt and it feels like its hard to breathe. but i can take big breaths. what could this be?

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Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

Pleurisy: Could be pleurisy which is an infection or inflammation of the lining around the lungs. Probably best to have this checked by a physician asap.

Dr Johnson foy agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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A member asked:

Almost every night my lungs hurt and it feels like its hard to breathe. but i can take big breaths. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

Dr Johnson foy agreed

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