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Any explanation for why i get chest pains when i breathe?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Usually pleuritis,: An inflammation of the pleura (sheath around the lungs) that can be irritated for a few days at a time. It is more of a nuisance than dangerous but if any questions, you should check with your pcp if it lasts more than a few days.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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