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Can asthma cause pain in your chest with the upper torso movement? when i lay down in some position the pain goes away. when sitting is worst.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: but more often from the coughing leading to inflammation of the rib cage joints called costochrondritis.

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Can asthma cause pain in your chest with the upper torso movement? when i lay down in some position the pain goes away. when sitting is worst.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

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