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air in upper back

What does it mean if my upper back hurts and its difficult to breath? and what can I do about it?
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It could be pneumonia! go to your MD and get checked out!!
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1340994 tn?1374193977
It's hard to speculate.  It could be musculoskeletal/postural or pulmonary or ??? I would be trying different sleeping positions, but if you are having sleep problems you may have sleep apnea and you are going to have pain until that is controlled.  
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