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Q: Symptoms of Asthma

asked by: hbhammock on December 19th, 2003

New User

I have been experiencing a tightness in my chest - no pain- it feels like you would feel if you had water pressure against your chest area - is this a symptom of asthma possible or something else Question

i'm not looking for a diganois but just some ideas

thank you

Replies(3)

nikki_caro

replied on December 19th, 2003

Extremely eHealthy

It could be heartburn maybe. Im not sure but the tightness sounds like it. It could be anything. You might want to see a doc if it continues

replied on January 24th, 2004

New User

Asthma Symtoms

I have similar symptoms, but I fell like it is hard to describe them. I went to the doctor and she prescribed an inhaler. It does't seem to be helping. Sad

replied on January 24th, 2004

New User

Asthma Symtoms

I have similar symptoms, but I fell like it is hard to describe them. I went to the doctor and she prescribed an inhaler. It does't seem to be helping. Sad

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