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  • Male
  • 29 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been feeling like there's air getting trapped in my chest. It's similar to when you have to cough to clear out mucus, but this is deeper in my chest. I'm really worried it might be thoracic pneumothorax. What do you think I should do?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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Ecg and x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

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