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Ive got a painless and mysterious air bubble below my right shoulder blade nearest my ribcage. what can this be? sometimes it isnt there at all.

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Snapping Scapula?: The scapula or shoulder blade is connected to the ribcage by muscles. There are several bursa that interpose between these muscles. These can become swollen intermittently. Ganglions can also occur. I doubt that the swelling is filled with air as that would imply a leak in your lungs.

Answered 3/30/2021

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