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I have had a pain under my left shoulder blade when i take a deep breath. it has been going on for a week now. what's going on?

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Ribs or Lung?: Pain when you take a deep breath seems to indicate that when your rib cage expands this is painful...This points towards a problem in the rib cage or pulmonary system although the possibilities can be many. If this is minor it can just be a strain of a rib cage muscle but if significant, see your doctor.

Answered 12/25/2015

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