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A member asked:

26yr old lml, used 2 smoke 2 pcks a week 4 8 yrs. quit 1 month ago. on estrogen birth control. been having chest tight/heavy feeling for 36 hrs. why?

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Not clear but need: You need an evaluation. Contact your physician. With your background we need to be certain you are not having blood clots. You may have a simple problem but it needs to be clarified.

Answered 3/28/2016

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