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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Tight Sensation In The Chest?

Hello, I am a healthy 54 year old woman. For the last few days I have been feeling short of breath (while at rest) and today I m beginning to feel some chest tightness. I have already made an appointment to see my doctor. I did have a laminectomy for a herniated disc 9 weeks ago, and I still take one 10 mg cyclobenzaprine before bed. I m wondering if the medication could be causing this?
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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dysponea at rest signals cardiovascular or respiratory pathology.Need urgrnt evaluation.causes include COPD,asthma,pulmonary embolism,TB,MI,Pneumonia,Bronchitis,Ischemic heart disease etc.
Kindly consult physician asap
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Tight Sensation In The Chest?

dysponea at rest signals cardiovascular or respiratory pathology.Need urgrnt evaluation.causes include COPD,asthma,pulmonary embolism,TB,MI,Pneumonia,Bronchitis,Ischemic heart disease etc. Kindly consult physician asap