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Strange Pain In Chest Which Comes And Goes
i have a pain right about 1 inch down my chest on the right side, when i tried to breathe i have more pain and its right about my chest between my ribs #4 and 5, i dont know what could it be its like sharp pains. i got a cold 2 weeks ago, and it keeps on coming and going. your help will be really appreciated, thanks! victor
Thu, 22 Sep 2011
Hi victor,
If you have sharp pain on breathing with pre existing cough and upper respiratory tract infection suggest spread of infection to lower respiratory tract like pleuritis with pneumonia, as pleuritic pain will be sharp. for further evaluation and treatment consult physician.
Take care
If you have sharp pain on breathing with pre existing cough and upper respiratory tract infection suggest spread of infection to lower respiratory tract like pleuritis with pneumonia, as pleuritic pain will be sharp. for further evaluation and treatment consult physician.
Take care
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