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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm experiencing some pain near my ribs when I bre...
  • female
  • 50 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm experiencing some pain near my ribs when I breathe in and I also feel short of breath after climbing stairs. I went to a cardiologist and all the tests came back normal, so they recommended I see an orthopaedist. Should I go to a pulmonologist instead to get this checked out?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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