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  • Female
  • 29 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been having some breathing issues and a feeling of tightness in my chest. My blood pressure has also been pretty high for the past week. What could be causing this, and what should I do about it?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

first do chest xray

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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