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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
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by jvannais, Jan 03, 2004 12:00AM
I have two seperate questions. Im 19 years old im pretty healty, weight about 190 6ft. I have had these problems with breathing lately. I get them and then it seems like it goes into recession. Basically it hurts on the left side of my chest, over my heart. When it comes, i feel like someone is squeesing my heart every time i breath. It lasts for about 5 mins then goes away and the most it happned was 3 times in one day. Its so painful that i dont want to breath because it hurts to much. Any ideas? My other question is i have a pain right in the middle of my chest when i move, im guessing its the muscle but when i woke up this morning it didnt hurt their anymore, it moved to the right a little. I dont know what it is and i dont feel like going to the Dr yet. Can anyone help me?
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by National Jewish, Jan 08, 2004 12:00AM
, Jan 08, 2004 12:00AM
Your symptoms could be a reflection of either a serious or a non-serious health problem. Even for a 19 year old, a serious health problem is a real possibility. You must go to a doctor now to at least have a chest x-ray and an EKG and possibly further testing. Even someone your age can have serious heart and lung problems.
Andy, RRT,CPFT