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I went to the doctor a week ago for pain in lungs and upper back pain with a cough. she put me on the zpack and ibuprofen. pain worse now. what is it?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pleurisy: Not sure. Many possibilities. Call your doctor if you are worse. You could have pneumonia, pleurisy, or a mucus plug.
Answered 11/30/2013
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Quite a few causes: Chestwall itself, esophagus/stomache, lungs, heart, pancreas, and even liver problems can cause chest pain. In the young, more likely chestwall itself (strain from coughing). Chest pain with breathing is called pleurisy. Reactive airway disease/asthma can cause the symptoms you mention and zpak will not help. Cough syrup and albuterol inhaler may help. Consult your doc. Good luck.
Answered 9/29/2016
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