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I have asthma but when i take a deep breath my top right breast hurts a lot. every time i sit up or lie down i feel this sharp pain.

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Uncontrolled asthma: Uncontrolled asthma might cause chest tightness, cough, excercise intolerance. Costochondritis can present with symptoms similar to what you describe above too. You need to see a local physician to make sure you don't have an asthma flare and get appropriate treatment.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

I have asthma but when i take a deep breath my top right breast hurts a lot. every time i sit up or lie down i feel this sharp pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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