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Why does it hurt to take a deep breath? i feel fine otherwise. normal breathing is fine, but can't take a deep breath & getting a bit anxious.
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Possible pleurisy: Chest pain with inspration is likely to be pleurisy which is an inflammation of the covering of the lungs, often viral in origin. Have your doctor check it out.
Answered 8/2/2021
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