I've noticed that every time I talk, there's this heavy feeling or pressure in my chest. I'm pretty worried about it and not sure what it means. Can you tell me what might be causing this and if it's something I should be concerned about?

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Dr Chandra P

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it might be anxiety or do one chest xray

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Answered 04/07/2025

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