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What Would Cause My Chest To Hurt When I Cough Or Sneeze?
Question: What would cause my chest to hurt when I cough and sneeze?
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Whenever you cough or sneeze the chest muscles will go into forceful contraction which may sometimes go into spasms. These spasms can be painful and relax only after few seconds to minutes.
This is not serious, lack of exercise may be one of the cause for this.
If the pain is too severe, I would recommend a visit to a Physiotherapist.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Whenever you cough or sneeze the chest muscles will go into forceful contraction which may sometimes go into spasms. These spasms can be painful and relax only after few seconds to minutes.
This is not serious, lack of exercise may be one of the cause for this.
If the pain is too severe, I would recommend a visit to a Physiotherapist.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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