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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm a 22-year-old female and I've been having this...
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  • 22 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm a 22-year-old female and I've been having this pain on the right side of my chest. It's making it really hard for me to breathe sometimes. Should I be worried? What could be causing this? Could it be something serious?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

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  • MBBS
  • 4+ Yrs
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Ecg and x-ray chest is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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