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What Causes Sharp Fleeting Chest Pain Triggered By A Deep Breath During Exercise?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: I was exercising today and I took a really deep breath and that caused a short stabbing pain in the centre of my chest last lasted 1 second. I've had this similar pain before during exertion. Stress Test was done in 2 years ago after this first happened to rule out any cardio causes. What would cause sharp fleeting chest pain triggered by a deep breath during exercise? Nothing I have read says this could be heart related just looking for a second opinion.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Pain due to muscular/pulmonary problems... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. The sharp fleeting chest pain triggered by a deep breath during exercise is more alike to a muscular pain or due to pulmonary problems. I suggest to do - chest X-ray and spirometry (respiratory function test) to rule out pulmonary problems. - and ct-scan of the spine, thoracic-lumbar section If everything is ok, then, most probably it is a muscular pain due to exhaustion. Dr.Benard
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What Causes Sharp Fleeting Chest Pain Triggered By A Deep Breath During Exercise?

Brief Answer: Pain due to muscular/pulmonary problems... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. The sharp fleeting chest pain triggered by a deep breath during exercise is more alike to a muscular pain or due to pulmonary problems. I suggest to do - chest X-ray and spirometry (respiratory function test) to rule out pulmonary problems. - and ct-scan of the spine, thoracic-lumbar section If everything is ok, then, most probably it is a muscular pain due to exhaustion. Dr.Benard