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Have Tightness In My Throat And Upper Chest. Have It In Throat, Esophagus. Took Medicine For GERD. Stopped It. Suggestions?

I have this tightness in my throat and upper chest. hurt to walk or breath.. then 2nd day it moved into ribs/lower sides with chest and throat lightening up..but it still there...3rd day which is present--ribs feel 90% better but still have it in my throat or esophagus..i have taken medicine for gerd but stopped because of cost. first day my face even went tight, loosen up by rubbing it...so..do I have something like legioners
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Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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Hi, it appears to be due to the gastric irritation, due to the ulcer, irritant foods, or chest infection, or throat infection. So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
I to my patient with such infection prescribes cifixime , antihistamine containing cough syp, omeprazole, and domperidone. Thank you.
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Have Tightness In My Throat And Upper Chest. Have It In Throat, Esophagus. Took Medicine For GERD. Stopped It. Suggestions?

Hi, it appears to be due to the gastric irritation, due to the ulcer, irritant foods, or chest infection, or throat infection. So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. I to my patient with such infection prescribes cifixime , antihistamine containing cough syp, omeprazole, and domperidone. Thank you.