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Lately i've been having a sharp pain in my left ribcage when i inhale. i've had pneumonia twice in the past, but this pain started recently.?
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Inflammation: You may have pleuritis -- inflammation of the lining of the lung usually related to pneumonia or tumor - please see your doctor asap!
Answered 7/24/2013
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Pneumonia possible: If you have a fever or cough or feel ill it could be a pneumonia. Also pleurisy, fractured rib caused by fall or coughing and blood clot can also cause such pain. Please talk to your doctor.
Answered 7/5/2012
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