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What Causes Tightness In The Chest And Lump In The Throat?

I am experiencing tightness in my chest behind the breastbone, a VERY pronounced lump in throat, and some uncomforatble tightness in my up back directly behind the pain from my breastbone. I tried taking TUMS but it didn t help. This has happened before, what could it be?
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Do you suffer from allergies/asthma or are you a smoker. Your symptoms suggest that you could be having asthma for which you need to consult your PCP as he will examine you and prescribe you medicines accordingly
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What Causes Tightness In The Chest And Lump In The Throat?

Do you suffer from allergies/asthma or are you a smoker. Your symptoms suggest that you could be having asthma for which you need to consult your PCP as he will examine you and prescribe you medicines accordingly