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Why do i feel a sharp pain in my back when i inhale? should i be worried?

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Sharp pains: I assume there has been no recent injury. A common cause is a pinched intercostal nerve or muscle that runs between 2 ribs. These tend to resolve on their own. With no other symptoms, pleurisy,pneumonia, pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism are unlikely possibilities. See your MD if symptoms persist or worsen.

Answered 5/6/2020

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