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pain and congestion

I feel congested in my throat & upper chest area, & my upper back hurts a bit, and there is shortness of breath..
What could it be.
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Thank u. I did go to my dr., & I had acute bronchitis. Thank u.
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See your doctor. You may have  asthma, or  emphysema, or an infection such as bronchitis. To clear your throat try gargling with warm salt water. (Don't swallow it.) Then take a small spoon of honey. It helps.
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