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When i take a deep breath i have pain in my left shoulder and lung ?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Perhaps serious.: There are a variety of things that could cause this. If it just started happening hours or minutes ago and it is getting worse, seek immediate medical attention because it could be a heart attack or a pulmonary embolism. If it has been happening for a longer period of time, it might just be a muscle strain or broken rib.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 2/22/2017

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