I'm having trouble breathing comfortably and there's a slight tightness in my chest, but I don't have a cold or a fever. What could be causing this difficulty?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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if you are smoker, then it might cause chest congestion and cause difficult in breathing

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Answered 04/07/2025

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