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What Causes Upper Back Pain While Taking Deep Breaths?
For the past three days i have had pain in my upper back when i take deep breaths, along with taking a drink of something i have had what seems to be a common cold for the past week ? What could this be ? I do have a minor cough as well . low grade fevers but not often
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Muscle aches and muscle tension can often accompany a viral illness, so this could be the cause of your pain. Topical ice could loosen the muscle.
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