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What is going on? i'm having upper right sided back pain on exhale except in some positions. i wasn't like this 10 minutes ago.
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Back Pain: Pain on breathing can be a sign of pleural pain, which could accompany a cold. If a very sharp pain, you could have ruptured a small air sac. But don't worry, these usually heal spontaneously. If your breathing gets harder and/ or you develop a fever, call your doctor immediately; otherwise, the pain should subside on its own.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Rib muscle strain: Between our ribs are muscles called intercostals. They can be strained or pulled like any other muscle. Even a sneeze can cause this. If it hurts when straining or breathing deep, this is the likely cause. Over the counter medicine like aleve (naproxen) may help.
Answered 3/26/2013
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