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Hi. i get stinging pain in the centre of my chest ( slightly to the right ) when i smoke or exhale , but it's only somedays .also when i bend forward.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Pinched nerve: This sounds like a discomfort emanating in the rib cage and could be a pinched intercostal nerve or irritable/inflamed muscle. Certainly you should not smoke nevertheless. See your Physician for evaluation and further advice if symptoms persist or if a cough develops.

Answered 1/3/2015

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A member asked:

Hi. i get stinging pain in the centre of my chest ( slightly to the right ) when i smoke or exhale , but it's only somedays .also when i bend forward.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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