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I have a sharp, almost unbearable pain in upper left ribs when i take a deep breath in? i also have a chesty cough so may be related?

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Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

Costochondritis: This is a chest wall syndrome and should respond well to Ibuprofen otc and some time.

Answered 9/28/2016

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