A member asked:

Been in bed sick all week. i got up to eat and use the restroom but mostly slept. now i have chest pain when i breathe out. could i have gotten a pe?

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Dr. Joel Gorfinkel answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes, but: Would need to know about other symptoms, fever, cough, sputum. See doc ASAP to get correct diagnosis.

Answered 10/24/2015

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Chest pain: You could have pleural inflammation(pleuritis) but can not rule out a PE from here. See your doctor to be evaluated.

Answered 10/24/2015

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