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rib cage tightening

feeling like you are getting squeezed around the rib cage and back. it happens out of nowhere and i get short of breath. my throat feels swollen and i sweat and am always too hot. what do you think it could be?
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Hi,
   There can be many reasons directly involving lungs and/or heart, or indirectly those organs through allergic reactions, side effects of medicines etc. You can get more details from the following link :
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart_vascular_institute/conditions_treatments/conditions/shortness_breath.html

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What  could it be?
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Hi,
   You should urgently see a doctor for appropriate diagnosis and treatment, as it is a serious issue.

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