A member asked:

I take a deep breath and i get a sharp pain n my back/chest.what could it be.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Pleurisy: You may have pleurisy which is an inflammation of the lining of the lung. It is common with viral illnesses or pneumonia and causes a sharp pain sensation when you take a deep breath.

Answered 3/1/2016

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