How much does a pulmonary embolus hurt?

Pulmonary embolus: The pain caused by a pulmonary embolus varies. A pulmonary embolus can cause sudden onset, severe, sharp chest pain or the pain can be non-existant. The amount of pain depends on several factors including the area of the lung that is affected.

Varies: Small emboli may cause no symptoms, but larger ones almost always cause significant distress from shortness of breath. Pleurisy is very common and very uncomfortable.