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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?
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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.
Answered 3/15/2014
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