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I have a sharp pain ay my left side upper chest that hurts at my left lower shoulder blade as well. i know it's at my lung. is it pleurisy?
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Shoulder pain: Pleurisy typically hurts more with breathing. Pain with shoulder movement is more likely related to the muscles of the shoulder blade.
Answered 6/19/2015
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