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Chest infection with 2 rounds of antibiotics. meds are done a few days ago but still getting really bad chest pains. sharp chest pain when i move too fast. after i restfor about an hr it gets better. should i just let myself recover or go back to dr?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Probable Muscular: Localized heat and Motrin may relieve the chest wall related pain, but if you are experiencing worsening cough, fever or shortness of breath, please see the Emergency room.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/6/2019

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A member asked:

Chest infection with 2 rounds of antibiotics. meds are done a few days ago but still getting really bad chest pains. sharp chest pain when i move too fast. after i restfor about an hr it gets better. should i just let myself recover or go back to dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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