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I have bronchitis, but i'm trying to let it run it's course. but i get a a sharp pain in my right shoulder whenever i cough. should i be concerned ?
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Bronchitis: This suggests that you have irritation of the diaphragm with radiation to the shoulder, a pulled muscle between your ribs posteriorly, an infection in the lung itself, and so on. Best to be checked professionally if this keeps up or you have any associated symptoms. Best wishes.
Answered 5/24/2014
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