The following Conditions are related to Chest tightness

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  • Asthma in children

    In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as inhaling pollen or catching a cold or other respiratory infection. Childhood asthma can cause bothersome daily symptoms that interfere with play, sports, school and sleep. In some children, unmanaged asthma can cause dangerous asthma attacks. Childhood asthma isn't a different disease from asth  Read More

  • Emphysema

    Emphysema is a lung disease that usually develops after a long period of smoking. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are both types of lung disorders that are classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (COPD). COPD is an umbrella term for a group of lung disorders that make breathing difficult and worsen over time. The other major type of COPD is chronic bronchitis. The majority of COPD patients have both emphysema and chronic br  Read More