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Every time i yawn (if i breathe in deeply) i get a sharp pain in my chest and i start coughing a lot. it then feels like i can't breathe even though i still can. that has been occurring daily for about 8-10 years now?

Q: every time i yawn (if i breathe in deeply) i get a sharp pain in my chest and i start coughing a lot. it then feels like i can't breathe even though i still can. that has been occurring daily for about 8-10 years now?

: A pinched intercostal nerve or muscle that runs between 2 ribs can cause that type of pain but not a true cough. After all those years there shouldn't be any serious pathology but I wonder if you've had chest xrays or CT scan to investigate these symptoms.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

A pinched intercostal nerve or muscle that runs between 2 ribs can cause that type of pain but not a true cough. After all those years there shouldn't be any serious pathology but I wonder if you've had chest xrays or CT scan to investigate these symptoms.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 11/26/2022

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A member asked:

Every time i yawn (if i breathe in deeply) i get a sharp pain in my chest and i start coughing a lot. it then feels like i can't breathe even though i still can. that has been occurring daily for about 8-10 years now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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