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Pain In Right Lung When Taking A Deep Breath
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Sudden pain in right lung next to heart when (and moving without breathing) for 30m then calmed down stil hurts a bit when deep breath, hurt to touch?
From exercising: You are describing pain where the intercostal muscles attach to ribs. This is generally from a pulled or slightly torn tendon at that point and usually is the result of exercise. Hold off on working out until it goes away. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen may help in the meantime ...Read more
Lung (Definition)
Deoxygenated blood enters the lungs from the right side of the heart and travels to the lungs. When you inspire, oxygen flows into the lungs, transverses the capilliares and attaches to hemoglobin down a gradient. At the same time, co2 diffuses into the capilaries and is expelled with exhalation. Oxygen rich blood then flows to the left side of the heart and into the ...Read more
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28 year old male-started as severe back pain from right shoulder blade down to middle of back. 30 minutes later severe pain on right side of chest. Shortness of breath, feeling that im not getting enough oxygen. Deep pain in right lung when inhale/exhale
Go to ER: Symptoms sound worrisome for a pulmonary embolus or some severe problem with right lung. ...Read more
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Sometimes when I take a deep breath there is a very sharp pain in my right lung what might cause this?
Pleuritis: Is a general term for pain when taking a deep breath and can be caused by a number of things, including infections and inflammation. You should probably see your doctor about this to make sure it is not something serious. Anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and naproxyn help with pleurisy. Costochondritis and trauma can also cause localised pain. ...Read more
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I awoke like any other day and took a deep breath. All of a sudden I got a sharp pain in my right lung. It's been hurting ever since. What could this?
As noted: Agree as noted by others. New onset and/or severe chest pain and/or persistent chest pain should be evaluated by physician. You need to have thorough exam and history review. Based on the initial evaluation, additional studies and/or appropriate treatment can be recommended. ...Read more
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I have a stabbing pain in my right lung when I take a deep breath?
? Pleuritic: Inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, known as pleuritis or pleurisy, can cause "pleuritic" chest pain. Pleuritis should be suspected if the pain or burning gets worse when you take deep breaths. There may be several causes of pleuritis, such as infection, inflammation, reactive airway disease, etc. Take an NSAID and call the Dr. For an evlautaion of your chest/lung discomfort ...Read more
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I'm having a bit of an asthma attack and currently have cold. Took deep breaths, right lung and chest hurts. Is this okay?
No: Asthma should not hurt - more likely an inflammation of lung or pleura ...Read more
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I have a sharp pain in my upper back and chest (right lung) when I take a deep breath, have a cough and sometimes hear weeziness.
Might be pleurisy: But have it checked to make sure there is no clot ...Read more
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I have scaring on my right lung off blood clots and today I took a deep breath and its been hurting since I took the deep breath?
Xray: It seems you strained yourself but to be safe get an ventilation perfusion x-ray of your lungs. ...Read more
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I have asthma and when I take a breath in, especially a deep breath, there is a sharp piercing pain in my upper right lung. It is so painful!
Pleurisy: It sounds most like pleurisy rather than a symptom of asthma. If it continues, see a doctor to get checked out for sure. Best of luck! ...Read more
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I've had a fever, dry cough and a headache for 4 days now. I also feel pain in my right lung when I take a deep breath. I'm diagnosed with asthma.?
Fever cough: Follow up with doctor/urgent care. may need antibiotics could be mycoplasma for which zithromax helps. The pain on deep breathing is likely pleurisy -inflammation of membrane around lungs (rarely PE doubt it, unless you smoke are on BCP and have family history) But f/u with doctor urgent care today ...Read more
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Severe pain in right lung upon coughing, also shortness of breath?
? Pneumonia: See a doctor asap.
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My right lung hurts alot just when I breath. It started yesterday around noon and now its getting more painful. I sneezed and almost fainted from pain?
See a doctor.: What you are describing might be pleuritic chest pain, caused by inflammation of the lining of the chest cavity. There are many potential causes, some simple and self-limited and some dangerous. Persistent severe pain needs to be evaluated. ...Read more
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My right lung hurts when I breath unless I breath really shallow?
Pleurisy or other dx: Pain with breathing is called 'pleuritic pain'. Pleurisy or pneumonia can cause inflammation of the 'lung lining' so it is important to distinguish these 2 causes. Pneumonia usually has other symptoms: cough/fever/fatigue/short of breath. A chest xray can help make the diagnosis. The treatment for pleurisy is 'anti-inflammatories' (nsaids) such as aleve (naproxen). Hope you are better soon! ...Read more
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Hi, I've been experiencing pain (feels like it's under my right lung) when I breath in deeply. There's no noise, but it hurts more when laying down?
Right sided pain??: See your MD. Think about your gall bladder, your liver, your chest. ...Read more
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If I take anything more than a shallow breath after lying down on my side I experience sharp pains from my right lung don't smoke no conditions. Help?
Go to see your MD: Go to see md to get checked. It could be from something like pleurisy/irritation to your pleura (outside lining of your lung) vs, muskuloskeletal related- however if you have other symptoms, bronchitis/pneumonia, blood clot etc. Should be also ruled out. Take some nsaids to help the pain and go to see your md to get checked. ...Read more
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I have a dull ache in my upper right lung. It hurts most when lying down. It does not hurt when I breath. What could this be?
See your doctor: These types of symptoms need to be augmented with a physical examinations and perhaps a chest x-ray. Talk with your doctor. ...Read more
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When I breath in my right lung hurts, I also have some neck pain. Should I be worried?
Evaluation: You should be evauated by your doctor to have chest X ray to R/o pneumonia, and if it is to be treated. ...Read more
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I've had a rattle in my right lung for almost three years. It's mostly when I lay down. I also get short of breath easily. What is it?
SOB:
Hi, I would suggest to see a doctor ASAP, you could have Asthma or other lung condition,
Do you get worse with cold air, exercise? Do you cough, any fever? where do you live (important for some fungus infections)?
Any swelling on your leg?
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Have cold a few day mostly feel better beside my lungs it hurts to breath in around what I am guessin is my bottom right lung &lungs feel tight, wheezy?
Bronchospasm...: You may be having bronchospasm as a result of the recent cold. It is very common to have bronchospasm following an upper respiratory infection. Treatment includes a bronchodilator inhaler and possibly a steroid inhaler. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more
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I had my right lung removed several months ago, I am fighting an infection but I always have shortness of breath will this be forever?
Probably: If you had your entire lung removed, shortness of breath is likely to be permanent. ...Read more
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Doctor when I breath I feel as if my lungs are tight n can't breath fully. Secondly from yesterday when I breath right lung pains from the lower side.
Get evaluated: Could be asthma but strains, pneumothorax & some inflammations & infections can present like this. ...Read more
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Plural solitary tumor in right lung. 5.5 cm same size for 8 month. Surgeon told me will not fix my shortness of breath. Is it ok to leave it?
Well, what is it?: That lesion may not be causing your shortness of breath, but what is it. Monitoring something like this for eight months may not be enough. Pleural-based lesions like this should be monitored for longer periods of time before we're assured (without a biopsy) that they're benign. 5.5cm is a pretty good size. ...Read more
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I am a regular smoker of marijuana. I took a toke of marijuana and choked and now my right lung hurts. Could it b a cramp? It's hard for me to breath
Probably muscular: It is rare to have pain coming from the lung itself. Your choking probably strained muscles in your chest wall/ribcage- esp. If the pain is worse with taking a deep breath. You might try an icepack over the sore area, the homeopathic remedy arnica and Ibuprofen or Aspirin to relieve the pain. If the pain worsens or you feel short of breath you should seek medical care. ...Read more
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52 year old woman with sharp stabbing pains in back of right lung with shortness of breath she said it feels tight when she breath. What is causing it?
Time to call 911: A woman in her 50's, with pain inside the chest and shortness of breath, should call 911 and take the ambulance to the er. She should not wait at home to see if the symptoms get better. It could be a heart attack, which can be fatal. If it turns out to be a collapsed lung, a pneumonia, or a blood clot in the lung, she will still be in the right place at the emergency room. Call for the ambulance. ...Read more
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Smoked since I was 9, now I'm 16 and it feels like I can't breath out of my right lung. I went to doc they said bronchitis. Idk, possiable lung cancer?
Not likely: Even with the early smoking the chance of lung cancer is unlikely. As you have some respiratory damage I would suggest you stop smoking and your physician can help you to do this. ...Read more
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My right lung feels infected. Get shortness of breath, no coughing, slightly less energy. Smoker, asthma as a child, ?
See a doctor: If you have these symptoms, they definitely need to be addressed. You may have pneumonia. See a doctor asap. ...Read more
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Hi I have a stabbing pain in my lower right lung does not hurt when breath in I had a viral infection which made my tubes in my lung spasm?
Spasm:
One localised area of pain could be pneumonia or mu
scoloskeletal pain. It is not pleuritic as it does NT hurt on deep breathing, good physical exam and cxr should help.
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My mother has a small amount of fluid in her right lung, and fluid in her abdomin, could it be a sign of cancer, shortness of breath with actvity i?
Mgt/workup: Fluid collection around the lung may indicate malignancy but also may be due to infection/inflammation. A sample can be sent to the lab to determine the cause. ...Read more
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Does old healed pulmonary TB right lung scar cause shortness of breath during sex?
Symptoms: To be the cause of that symptom there would need to be considerable lung damage or extensive adhesions ...Read more
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