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What Causes A Painful Feeling In My Chest When I Try To Breathe In Deep?

It's happening right now, but I have this really painful feeling in my chest when i try to breathe in deep well, it started when i was just breathing regularly and now I've tried to breathe in deep to see if it has gone away and it hasn't, this is not the first time, it's happened before right now its the right side, but sometimes its both sides. and I don't know what it is, but I haven't worried about it, because it usually goes away.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chest pain on deep breathing is commonly seen with pleurisy (inflammation of pleura).
And common causes for pleurisy are lung infection, pleural effusion, bronchitis etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for lung diseases.
Sometimes simple musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.
Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes A Painful Feeling In My Chest When I Try To Breathe In Deep?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pain on deep breathing is commonly seen with pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). And common causes for pleurisy are lung infection, pleural effusion, bronchitis etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for lung diseases. Sometimes simple musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.