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Pain on the left and right of rib cage but hurts more on the right when i cough, i also get hot sweat.

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Coughing pain: If you are dealing with bronchitis, the vicious cough could be the cause. If you were older i would consider a cracked rib due to coughing. Could also be muscle spasm in the rib cage due to vigorous coughing. Safest bet is to consider seeing your doctor who might want a chest xray or a rib series.

Answered 6/12/2015

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Pulled muscle: Must likely, you have pulled a muscle in your chest. These heel on their own over about a 2-4 week period.

Answered 4/16/2013

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