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Sharp pain when i breathe in.it makes me have to take tiny little breaths in order to get oxygen.a deep inhale causes a pop.lasts a couple mins. cause?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: The sharp pain with inhalation sounds like pleurisy where the lining of your lungs gets inflamed. I am not quite sure what the pop is. It would best to be evaluated by your doctor to determine what exactly is going on.

Answered 7/6/2013

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A member asked:

Sharp pain when i breathe in.it makes me have to take tiny little breaths in order to get oxygen.a deep inhale causes a pop.lasts a couple mins. cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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