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Massive throat pain gone after 3 wks. ibuprofen worked. now back with nasal cong. now horrible pain five inches down from left armpit for breath.
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?pleurisy: After the preceding upper respiratory infection and now with lateral chest pain, this could be pleurisy with early pneumonia. Any fever, chills or sweats? See your physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Answered 3/20/2014
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See a physician now: Without more details, it's possible you had a throat/tonsil/sinus infection which, untreated, could become much worse, possibly affect your lungs or chest, especially since you smoke. Get an examination as soon as possible as this may or may not be serious.
Answered 3/20/2014
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