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My chest cracks when i stretch or inflate my chest..it somethings hurts(sharp feeling). is my sternum weak and what are the cures?

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Costochondritis: May have some inflammation of the rib joints to the sternum. Try not to over stretch for a while, take salome aleve (naproxen) twice a day.If not better in few weeks see a doctor.

Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

My chest cracks when i stretch or inflate my chest..it somethings hurts(sharp feeling). is my sternum weak and what are the cures?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

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