- Female
- 19 Years
- 22/01/2025
When I try to breathe, my chest feels really tight and it gets worse when I laugh. I'm just lying here in bed and it's super hard to breathe normally. Is this something serious? What should I do about it?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
take steam inhalation and one painkiller if you have pain
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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