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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Right Side Of The Chest
I am having pain in the right side of my chest, in the collar bone, shoulder blade and down the arm. Coughing is very painful, coughing up mucus. I had a cervical spinal fusion 3 weeks ago, thought the pain was fro that, but before the surgery, my pain was on the left side. Could I have an infection in my lung?
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Hi,
Though the pain can be due to spinal issue again with triggered by coughing vigorously however chest infection needs to be ruled out with chest X-ray and CT chest if needed. Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like Acetaminophen alongside anti-tussive medicine may be helpful. Antibiotics may also be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Though the pain can be due to spinal issue again with triggered by coughing vigorously however chest infection needs to be ruled out with chest X-ray and CT chest if needed. Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like Acetaminophen alongside anti-tussive medicine may be helpful. Antibiotics may also be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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