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Why Having Chest Tightness Which Eases With Deep Breath?

I have woken up the last two nights with a tight chest and what feels like a panic attack - for 2-3 nights before this I have woken up with a sense of dread - after some really deep breaths it seems to ease - my should are incredibly sore and when I stretch them back they are very very tense.
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Bronchitis can cause chest tightness.
And for diagnosis of bronchitis PFT is must. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
If PFT is normal then no need to worry for bronchitis.
You might be having stress, anxiety and panic attack induced chest tightness.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You might need anxiolytic drugs. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Why Having Chest Tightness Which Eases With Deep Breath?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Bronchitis can cause chest tightness. And for diagnosis of bronchitis PFT is must. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. If PFT is normal then no need to worry for bronchitis. You might be having stress, anxiety and panic attack induced chest tightness. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You might need anxiolytic drugs. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.