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What Causes Left Shoulder Blade Pain That Increases While Coughing Or Sneezing?

My dad has pain in his left shoulder blade. Pain increases with cough or sneeze and certain ways he bends. He was recently treated for pneumonia and had a surgical wound that cultured MRSA. The pain decreased when in the hospital but has gradually return since he has been home
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Hi,

Possibly cold-sneezing & cough /some negligence aftercare had made the incision wound sore. The possibility of infection due to the stress.

He should have treatment for his cough & cold by his physician (decided according to his general condition & severity of symptoms)... take rest &care of the incision site as advised.

He can add Ibuprofen three times a day after eating. Till he sees his treating doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Left Shoulder Blade Pain That Increases While Coughing Or Sneezing?

Hi, Possibly cold-sneezing & cough /some negligence aftercare had made the incision wound sore. The possibility of infection due to the stress. He should have treatment for his cough & cold by his physician (decided according to his general condition & severity of symptoms)... take rest &care of the incision site as advised. He can add Ibuprofen three times a day after eating. Till he sees his treating doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician