Walk this Way: Asthma and Back Pain

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Wednesday, March 05, 2008
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Walk this Way As someone with lifelong asthma, my upper and lower back are places that hold an extreme amount of tension. This is not uncommon for asthma sufferers. After a bad bout of bronchitis, my back and chest can hurt for weeks. Even during daily activities, I may notice chest heavines...

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thp636
Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:51 PM

I have only been diagnosed with asthma since October 2006. However I know what you mean about the chest and back pain. I cough so hard that everything stays sore for a long time after a flare up. I haven't had back spasms due to asthma yet but it wouldn't surprise me if I did. Thanks for the info.
Tom

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Sloane Miller
Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:04 PM

thanks for the comment tom
take care of those lungs!