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I sneezed today and my chest really ached , like a sharp pain .. not sure why, i'm 18.. 5'2 , 140 .. i lift weights. female ?
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Pulled muscle: You probably pulled one of the small muscles in between the ribs. If you have continuous sharp chest pain associated with shortness of breath then you should be seen at an urgent care. If you aren't short of breath then it will get better on its own.
Answered 10/26/2014
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