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Does lidocaine cause tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing?

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lisa.777
Most plastic surgeons used lidocaine and I want to make sure I'm not allergic to it.I had a mole removed above my eye & the anaesthetic used was lidocaine. The next day my chest was very tight & I had a hard time breathing, which lasted for many hours. Is it possible it was a side effect from the lidocaine? Perhaps it was shot into a vein on my face and went to my heart? Would this indicate an allergic reaction? The interesting this is I've had lidocaine for dental work w/out this side effect.

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