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Why does my right lung hurt when i swallow? it just started doing this.
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Dysphagia: You may feel the pain in your chest, but it is not in your lung, it is in your esophagus, if the problem persists, you need to see your doctor.
Answered 9/6/2013
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Probably not: Your lung.Much more likely your esophagus/throat but hard to tell from here.
Answered 9/6/2013
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