A member asked:

Last 12 hrs the l side of my chest up to my throat has had sharp/cold pains when inhaling deeply. i smoke pot reg. but never smoked a cig before.

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Dr. Matthew Roman answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Concerning: This could be a pneumothorax or esophageal irritation. Another option is acute bronchitis. Probably that but even deeper, alveolitis. If it was brought on by the smoking, and gets worse with symptoms of shortness of breath, go to the ED right away. Otherwise, just wait it out and see what happens. Take a break from smoking.

Answered 1/20/2016

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