A member asked:

I've had a chesty cough for week. doc today said i have mild pleuorsis. i have suddenly developed pain in my sternum when i take a breath?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Probably just: Muscle strain from coughing, but it could be pneumothorax too. Best to have a medical examination.

Answered 10/4/2016

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