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Many times when i breathe , my chest cracks. been this way for many years. had x-rays, blood work, all fine. what could cause this?
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Costochondritis: If the cracking sound is coming from near your breast bone its probably costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage between your rib and your breast bone. See your doctor.
Answered 12/3/2014
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