A member asked:

Sternum feels tight little ache can't seem to fill my lungs also aches when i lean my head back and sometimes makes me cough ?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pleurisy: Hi, it seems that you have Pleuritic chest pain which could be due to inflammation of rib cage or lung. Please see your provider for further evaluation. Feel better soon.

Answered 8/8/2014

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Bronchitis????: Sounds like you have broncho constriction due to some acute chest and throat infection. See a MD, you need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator +/- oral steroids for couple of days

Answered 8/8/2014

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