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I'm having shortness of breath, and it's hurting in my ribs but i haven't hurt them?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you are : Struggling to breath - please seek emergency medical assistance.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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