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I have pain in left chest when i lie down or cough,sneeze or take a deep breath. i had breathing problems and a cough after hand surgery last month.

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

See PCP: See your primary care physician urgently. Differential diagnosis includes pneumonia and pulmonary embolism.

Answered 10/24/2017

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