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A member asked:

Sometimes when i laugh, i get sharp chest pain. is this bad?

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Dr. Peter Karpawich answered

No: Keep laughing, it is good for you! if pain is associated with deep breathing or movement, then the cause is typically muscular/skeletal.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 8/26/2018

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