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Pain in back when breathing in left side?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Pain that is: Worse with a deep breath is usually due to inflammation of the connective tissue on the outside of the lung (the pleura) and is known as pleurisy. Often due to an underlying infection. If it is severe get it checked out.

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Answered 12/1/2019

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