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Should I Be Concerned For Having Hollow Breathing After Getting Punched In Lower Chest?
I have been punched in a lower chest, on the line of heart and diaphragm I suppose. Iam an avarage weight non built muscled woman and the hit was from the strong man. My breathing is hollow now. Two days passed. Is it the trauma after the attack or something serious? Should I see a doctor? (don't have an insurance now).
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
Hi. The hollow breathing can be due to pain itself. Is there a pain during respiration or on straining, it is better to show to a Doctor. You may need at least a X-ray. Blunt trauma can cause a serious internal injury.
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