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What can i do if my chest or left lung hurts when i breathe, along with my shoulder. what is causing this?

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Dr. Dorothy Carin answered

Get seen: Any lung or chest pain can be serious. People can get a spontaneous collapse of their lung that can cause the symptoms you mention. You should get checked.

Answered 8/5/2015

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A member asked:

What can i do if my chest or left lung hurts when i breathe, along with my shoulder. what is causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dorothy Carin answered

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