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What Could Cause Severe Pain In The Chest And Cough?

hi, i just started having really bad chest pains. it started at a sharp stabing pain up my left side whenever i breath, then that suddenly stopped, but then I got a more dull throbbing pain in my chest sternum area and i cant stop coughing. Any idea what could be happening?
Sat, 22 Jun 2019
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As you explain the situation it might be a musculoskeletal origin pain.Take a painkiller like paracetamol or Ibrufen orally and have a rest.No worries it will pass soon.If it repeats again than better to contact your doctor

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What Could Cause Severe Pain In The Chest And Cough?

Hello As you explain the situation it might be a musculoskeletal origin pain.Take a painkiller like paracetamol or Ibrufen orally and have a rest.No worries it will pass soon.If it repeats again than better to contact your doctor Regards Dr.Jolanda