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Why does my chest feel tight?
Why does my chest feel tight?
Why does my chest feel tight?
Some medical causes for chest tightness can stem from a muscle strain, asthma, ulcers, a rib fracture, pulmonary hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Aside from a medical reason, chest tightness can be caused by an active stress response, also known as the âflight or fightâ response.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
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