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What Causes Chest Tightness,metallic Taste In Mouth And Jaw Tightness?
Playing golf last Friday. About 20 minutes into round had strange chest tightness, metallic taste in mouth, and jaw tightness. Drank several bottles of water and felt better. I have my heart checked regularly, stress tests, cholesterol numbers, blood pressure, etc. No recurring symptoms. Any advice or suggestions? 52 years old, 5'11" and 185 pounds. No medical problems
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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Please get yourself tested for asthma also. Do you have any allergies or does dust/smoke make you uneasy. Get a spirometry done and consult a pulmonologist.
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