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What causes pain in left side when coughing or blowing nose?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Mucle sprain: Or a rib fracture or a pneumothorax (rare), even reflux (gerd) if persist get check.

Answered 11/25/2020

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