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I have a sharp pain throughout my rib cage when i exhale . what could be the cause ?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pain: It is probably muscular and should disappear

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have a sharp pain throughout my rib cage when i exhale . what could be the cause ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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