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Boyfriend sick with cough for a day, having difficult time breathing.says left side of his chest hurts all the time but more when deep breaths.advice?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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R/O PERICARDITIS: You may have inflammation of the heart=PERICARDITIS vs inflammation of the lungs =PLEURITIS. Myocarditis is much more serious and can be suggested by an abnormal echo. Often they are post viral.They tend to resolve with rest/hydration /NSAID(indocin) if it persists a course of prednisone may be needed. SEEK PROMPT EVALUATION FOR EKG/CXR & LABS.

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Answered 5/26/2015

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A member asked:

Boyfriend sick with cough for a day, having difficult time breathing.says left side of his chest hurts all the time but more when deep breaths.advice?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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