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A member asked:

Can costochondritis be misdiagnosed as pleurisy?sharp pains around sternum began a few hours after taking my first yoga class.the pain sent me the er.

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Yes, that is a: Possibility. If you feel you need a second opinion, please obtain one. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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