A member asked:

Pain right hand side of my chest, roughly below or behind breast.most time feels like a dull ache but when breathe deep/cough/laugh etc its sharp?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Pleuritic chest pain: Is what you are describing. A common cause is a viral or bacterial lung infection but here are other conditions that can be more serious. A lung infection is reason enough to seek medical attention.

Answered 12/29/2022

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