Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I coughed a lot yesterday, and now my side is hurting when i breath in. i have some prednose because of pluerisy in past. please advise?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See your doctor: Prednisone is not a medication your self prescribe, it has to be dosed in a certain way. I suggest you see your doctor and determine what the problem is, Prednisone may not be the answer.
Answered 9/28/2016
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Pain in both back ribs when I take deep breath,and when I move a certain way it hurts around my hip/rib area. What could it be?Blood clot? Pleurisy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Worried I have a pe, have had shortness of breath for 3 weeks now. Doc said it was pleurisy and my EKG and chest X-ray were fine. Possibility?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
For 2 days have had pain under breastbone, and yesterday pain the back. Now chest hurts like pluerisy. I am coughing a little, but no running fever.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I've had a persistent cough for almost a week. And yesterday the left side of my ribcage under my breast hurts when i breath or cough. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm 16 and have pleurisy and I have a hard time breathing as to be expected but I was very dizzy yesterday and I use an inhaler to help me breath. I am concerned with my health I almost passed out on the stair today and the cough syrup and antibiotics are
I quit smoking 6 month ago.4 weeks ago i had pneumonia/pleurisy and blood in my spetum.No more blood/cough/fever.I feel short of breath sometimes.Stil?
Hello, I have had severe pain under my left breast for the last 3 weeks. Worsens when I cough, inhale deeply, and sneeze. That is my only symptom. I do not have a consistent cough or fever, or no shortness of breath. Im wondering if this is pleurisy?
Intermittent pleuritic type pain. Hurts to take deep breaths. Very off and on. Gradually happening more. Recent lupus dx. Pleurisy?
Chest hurts. Out of breath walking short distance. Do I have pneumonia or pleurisy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
