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16 possible causes of 'Shortness of breath, Chest tightness'
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Learn about asthma. Explore the types of asthma and read information about their symptoms, causes...
Symptoms:
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    Pain
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    Stopped breathing
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    Stops breathing
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
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Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli)...
Symptoms:
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    General weakness
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    Swollen ankle
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    Anxiety
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
3. 
In the movies, heart attacks are always very obvious. In reality, heart attacks arent always so...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Abnormal heart rhythms
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    High blood pressure
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    Low blood pressure
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
4. 
An allergy is the immune system's response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Choking
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    Coughing up phlegm
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    Pain
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
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Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Lower blood flow means...
Symptoms:
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    Nausea
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    Diaphoresis
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    Heartburn
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
6. 
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are irregular heart rhythms...
Symptoms:
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    General weakness
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    Tired
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    Confusion
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
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Pneumothorax is the medical term for a collapsed lung....
Symptoms:
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    Low blood pressure
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    Abnormal heart rhythms
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    Peripheral cyanosis
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC) is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this...
Symptoms:
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    Cough
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    Pain
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    Abnormal heart rhythms
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
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Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Lightheadedness
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    Fatigue
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    Palpitations
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
10. 
If you have multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT), your heart is...
Symptoms:
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    Lightheadedness
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    Dizziness
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    Failure to thrive
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    Shortness of breath
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    Chest tightness
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