Question 1

the right side of my chest hurts when i breath?

Accepted Answer

Can be a pleurisy; s: Chest pains agravated by breathing, coughing or laufing is usually due to the pleurisy.   It is an inflammation in the chest.    The lining of the lung has the pain sensation but the lung itself does not have pain nerve.  Of course broken ribs can cause more sever pains

if the symptoms persistent, go to see your doctor.

Question 2

if my chest hurts when i breath in. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Sounds from the description like inflammation in the rib cage and its muscles and other structures. You should see a doctor and get an exam and evaluation as internet diagnosis is fraught with inaccuracy because of scant information.

Question 3

my chest hurts when i breath they rattle at night and when i wake up about 4 am i cough for about a 1\2 hour?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis/uri: I suggest a visit to your PCP to rule out pneumonia and to check for bacterial or viral infection.

Question 4

having horrible lower back pain, and my chest hurts when i breath in deep, cough right after. stomach bloated, help?

Accepted Answer

Multiple symptoms: It is very likely that these symptoms are a domino effect. Coughing probably due to some infection, leads to chest pain, may even cause a lumbar herniated disc causing back pain. You need a medical evaluation as soon as possible to treat possible lung infection. If you smoke - stop. Bloated stomach may be entirely different.

Question 5

i have a fever 100.2 , ear ache and sore throat . my chest hurts when i breath like a burning feeling or soreness . is this a cold or something else?

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Febrile illness: This sounds as if you should go to see a doctor ASAP, either in an ER or an Urgent Care facility.  Although this may be a viral illness, the chest burning is concerning and it would be advisable to be examined and perhaps have a chest x-ray and perhaps some labs depending upon what the doctor examining you finds. Good luck and best wishes.

Question 6

i took a hot shower and left my house with out a jacket and it was very cold and the next day i have a pain in my chest it hurts when i breath?

Accepted Answer

Pleuritic: Pain upon breathing implies inflammation in the chest wall or lining of the lungs (things that move when you breathe).  Could occur with a cold (ex bronchitis), asthma, or chest wall musculoskeletal pain.  If symptoms get worse or don't respond to over the counter antiinflammatories like ibuprofen, then see a doctor to get chest exam/possibly xr. If short of breath or fast hr, go to er.

Question 7

not covid. had the flu, my chest still hurts when i breath in deep and when i cough and it feels like something is stuck in there(dont smoke) also when i wake up i have to catch my breath. my stomach hurts occasionally and i cant eat well?

Accepted Answer

Breathing difficulty: If you have trouble breathing, please see acute care. Otherwise the chest wall muscles may be inflamed and Motrin may be used. Apply local heat, drink fluids and rest. If symptoms worsen, then re test for COVID 19.

Question 8

my chest often hurts when i breath & i get short of breath, pulmonary embolism runs in my family, could it possibly be hitting me too?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: And shortness of breath could be symptoms of pulmonary embolism, so you should see a doctor.  There are certain inherited conditions that can cause abnormal clotting too.

Question 9

my throat or chest hurts when i breath through mouth and nose. it is hard to breathe. could this be an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: These symptoms are possible but very unusual symptoms for people with asthma. You need to talk to your doctor about these symptoms.

Question 10

could use your help docs! my chest hurts when i take deep breaths?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory CP: Chest pain with deep breathing is often called pleuritic pain. When the covering of the lung, the pleura, is inflamed this type of pain is produced. Similar can be associated with inflammation of the pericardium. Scarring in the pleura can also do this. Intercostal muscle inflammation can also have breathing related chest pain and a few other conditions.

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If my chest hurts when i breath in. what is wrong?

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My chest hurts when i breath they rattle at night and when i wake up about 4 am i cough for about a 1\2 hour?

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Having horrible lower back pain, and my chest hurts when i breath in deep, cough right after. stomach bloated, help?

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I have a fever 100.2 , ear ache and sore throat . my chest hurts when i breath like a burning feeling or soreness . is this a cold or something else?

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I took a hot shower and left my house with out a jacket and it was very cold and the next day i have a pain in my chest it hurts when i breath?

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Not covid. had the flu, my chest still hurts when i breath in deep and when i cough and it feels like something is stuck in there(dont smoke) also when i wake up i have to catch my breath. my stomach hurts occasionally and i cant eat well?

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My chest often hurts when i breath & i get short of breath, pulmonary embolism runs in my family, could it possibly be hitting me too?

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My throat or chest hurts when i breath through mouth and nose. it is hard to breathe. could this be an asthma attack?

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Could use your help docs! my chest hurts when i take deep breaths?

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