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I've been experiencing some cold-like symtoms. everytime i sneeze i feel painful sharp electric chest pain around my collarbone and arm. can u help?
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Probably not serious: Pain around chest walls during coughing is not that uncommon and can be due to inflammation of tissues surrounding the rib cage. Besides OTC meds for flu, you can take ibuprofen for these aches, as needed.
Answered 11/17/2014
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