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Okay, i have had a chest cold for about a month. took a steroid inhaler for two weeks. breathe fine now, just pain in left shoulder when inhale deep. ?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Pleuritis?: It could be inflammation of the outer lining of the left lung. Probably viral origin. See your doctor ,

Answered 9/4/2014

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A member asked:

Okay, i have had a chest cold for about a month. took a steroid inhaler for two weeks. breathe fine now, just pain in left shoulder when inhale deep. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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