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I have pain in my left side of my chest when breathing and it goes under my arm pit i have had it 3 weeks can you help please?

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Motrin: It sound like you have a muscle strain. Motrin helps this. However, if you have a fever or difficulty breathing you should see your physician to make sure there is no other cause for your symptoms.

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Answered 5/11/2015

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