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What Causes Severe Chest Pain While Coughing?

I have had a bad cough for 4 weeks. The first couple weeks I was seeing a PA who prescribed antibiotic, cough syrup, inhaler and prendisone. I have coughed so hard that I have very sharp pain in my chest right under my left breast. This pain is not constant but whenever I cough or even try to take a deep breath it is very bad. Could I have pulled a muscle from coughing so much?
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
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Hi....

Welcome to healthcare magic..

As per your complain you have problem chest pain while coughing.

You are mentioned that you are taking antibiotics course and steroid also.

Excessive coughing cause muscle strain also.
Muscle strain heal with test.

Any lung infection also cause sharp pain at chest.
Chest X ray is helpful for further diagnosis.

Consult a pulmonologist for further treatment.

I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.

Thank you.
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What Causes Severe Chest Pain While Coughing?

Hi.... Welcome to healthcare magic.. As per your complain you have problem chest pain while coughing. You are mentioned that you are taking antibiotics course and steroid also. Excessive coughing cause muscle strain also. Muscle strain heal with test. Any lung infection also cause sharp pain at chest. Chest X ray is helpful for further diagnosis. Consult a pulmonologist for further treatment. I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.