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What Should I Do When My Chest Hurts While Inhaling?

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Posted on Tue, 26 Apr 2022
Question: Chest hurts when inhaling
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I would like to know the following details which will allow me address this concern better:

1. How long is it hurting?
2. Where exactly is the pain located (breast bone) / on the side / just under the rib cage / or any other location?
3. Did you hurt yourself?
4. Do you have cough and fever?
5. Are you breathless?
6. Does it also hurt to move around?

I appreciate if you can answer all the questions without a miss.

Awaiting your response.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (4 minutes later)
Short of breath hurting about two days no injury no cough or fever
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need careful observation.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It's good to know you do not have cough or fever. The pain may be arising from musculoskeletal causes. It would have been better if you had specified the location of pain; nevertheless I will suggest you treat with over the counter pain medications - Ibuprofen twice daily along with an antacid. If the pain and breathlessness persist for more than a day despite medication, I recommend a doctor visit for further evaluation and monitoring. A chest X-ray along with complete blood count and ESR are entailed.

Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Should I Do When My Chest Hurts While Inhaling?

Brief Answer: Need more information. Detailed Answer: Hi, I would like to know the following details which will allow me address this concern better: 1. How long is it hurting? 2. Where exactly is the pain located (breast bone) / on the side / just under the rib cage / or any other location? 3. Did you hurt yourself? 4. Do you have cough and fever? 5. Are you breathless? 6. Does it also hurt to move around? I appreciate if you can answer all the questions without a miss. Awaiting your response. Regards