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Whenever i take a deep breath, i get a really sharp pain in my back between my shoulder blades. and a little pain in the center of my chest.

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Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Chest pain: Needs to be evaluated by your doctor. This could simply be musculoskeletal or pleuritic, that is inflammation of lining of lung or other referred pain.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/7/2017

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A member asked:

Whenever i take a deep breath, i get a really sharp pain in my back between my shoulder blades. and a little pain in the center of my chest.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Dr Ali agreed

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