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I had a cold a week ago and i still have a cough with mucus. the last 3 days i also suffer from pain in the left side of the chest. i started medication with norgesic and algofren and the pain stays still. could it be heart related? i am only 18.
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Less likely : More likely causes at your age following an infection, include musculoskeletal pain and pleuritis. Please see your Pediatrician for follow up if not improving.
Answered 11/24/2019
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