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A member asked:

Iv been coughing over a month and now for the past four days my right side of my chest hurts when i cough or have pressure on it?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

U need to see U PCP : For evaluation and work up, and u need x-ray.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Be seen: Pneumonia, pleurisy, rib or musculoskeletal causes exist. Exam and x-ray to differentiate.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 3/21/2013

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