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I have a really sore back just under the left shoulder and a really bad cough. when i cough the pain is so bad i could cry is this a chest infection ?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Pleuritic chest pain: This sounds as if the pleura (layers of tissue surrounding the lungs) may be inflamed and you should be seen by a doctor asap. Go to an er and be evaluated. Will probably need labs and imaging studies.

Dr Johnson agreed

Answered 4/2/2014

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A member asked:

I have a really sore back just under the left shoulder and a really bad cough. when i cough the pain is so bad i could cry is this a chest infection ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Johnson agreed

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