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I have a cold, i sniffled back hard earlier and have a sharp pain between shoulder blades that tightens to the front when i breath, should i be worried?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Pleurisy: Is pain with breathing. Not a usual symptom with a cold so best to get it checked in case the cold became more serious.

Dr Chuu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a cold, i sniffled back hard earlier and have a sharp pain between shoulder blades that tightens to the front when i breath, should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Dr Chuu and 3 doctors agreed

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