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For around a month or so when i breath deeply i get a pain in my upper back/the small area between my spine and scapular on the left side. what is it?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Difficult to say: But persistent chest pain could be caused by serious conditions such as pneumonia, pleurisy, pulmonary embolism, or even shingles. At your age, it is probably something less serious, but get it checked out anyway.

Answered 4/22/2014

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A member asked:

For around a month or so when i breath deeply i get a pain in my upper back/the small area between my spine and scapular on the left side. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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