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chest tightness and,discomfort....can I apply heat?

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cathy23608
cathy23608

Has anyone applied a heat pad to the chest to help with mild pain discomfort? I've used my i but still have tightness some pain and am looking for some advice.

Thanks so much,

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  • zoony
    zoony cathy23608

    Posted

    Hi Cathy...Chest tightness and discomfort..Quite vague terms. Not sure this forum is where you should be rather than A&E.. Don't mean to alarm you but if it were me I'd be seeking proper medical advice. Though I'm sure you know yourself well and I certainly don't, perhaps safe should win over sorry and you should get it checked out. Quickly.

                     Hope it's no more than you think.

                                                                        Z

  • cathy23608
    cathy23608

    Posted

    I thought I was posting to COPD.....I was just diagnosed with

    COPD a few weeks ago. should've posted with more clarity....I

    was aving a bad flare and wondering if it might help. I did do

    thatt and got much relief.

    Thanks for looking out for me. smile

    Have an awesome day!

  • Patsy43
    Patsy43 cathy23608

    Posted

    Please go and see your doctor at once, Chest tightness can mean so many things, some harmless, some not. To be on the safe side see your GP. x
  • cathy23608
    cathy23608

    Posted

    I checked n with urgent care and its a COPD flare....

    Thanks for everyone's concerns

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