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What Causes Pain In The Chest Area While Having Emphysema?

I am a 56 year old woman with emphysema. I have had symptoms from heartburn to sternum chest pain. Just had an echo stress test with no real results or finding but yet I keep getting pain in sternum area. Is this related to emphysema or is it heart relatled
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hi and thank you for asking!

Since the echo stress tests was normal the pain isn't heart related. The pain most likely is associated with emphysema or acid reflux (heartburn).

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What Causes Pain In The Chest Area While Having Emphysema?

Hi and thank you for asking! Since the echo stress tests was normal the pain isn t heart related. The pain most likely is associated with emphysema or acid reflux (heartburn). Wish you health!