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Tightness and stabbing pain in my back when inhaling. located posterior to the sternum in what feels like possibly the mediastinum?
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Pleurisy: This pain can be from a variety of illnesses, such as lung infection, acid reflux, etc. You need to see your doctor for a diagnosis and proper treatment.
Answered 3/19/2013
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