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A 40-year-old female asked:
What can cause upper back pain at the center- close to shoulder, when sneezing or taking deep breath?
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What causes sharp upper back pain when taking a deep breath?
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Several things: It could be from a cracked rib or inflamed rib joint. A blood clot caught in the lungs can do this. Irritation of the lung lining can do it too. If you are having trouble catching your breath, call your doctor or go to an urgent care or emergency room.
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