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What Causes Chest Pain And Cracking Sound While Breathing?
Hello Doctor.I am 21 years old.I have a chest pain since 5 months when I release my breath and it makes a sound like crack when I breath deeply.I would like to know if it is serious.It also hurts a lot when I touch the area.Could it be just a muscular pain?.Thank you.I am looking forward your response..Good luck!
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
This kind of Cracking sound and pain usually occurs in following:
1. Fracture of ribs
2. Muscular inury.
Get ECG, Chest Xray.
Review with reports.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
This kind of Cracking sound and pain usually occurs in following:
1. Fracture of ribs
2. Muscular inury.
Get ECG, Chest Xray.
Review with reports.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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