A member asked:

I have sharp pain on my left side rib and cant take long breath?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Well localized,: pain upon inspiratory phase suggests costochondritis, localized chest trauma, with either traumatic costochrondritis or a rib fracture, and finally in your age group possible spontaneous pneumothorax. A better history and exam with or without imaging studies would be a good idea. These are the more common reasons regarding your query. Call your PCP for an appointment

Answered 4/28/2019

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