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What Could Cause Pain During Sneezing ?

hi , i'm 51, male , 6'4" 285 , twice today I sneezed and pain charged at my back , shoulders , armpits to about my elbows ...numbing with the pain .... subsided about 10 seconds after sneeze ... early am today I coughed hard from spicy breakfast sandwich and got about the same pain...don't think I feel congested....
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
The sneezing increases the intrathoracic pressure, whenever there is increased pressure it is distributed throughout the thoracic region.
Whenever there is a vigorous sneezing it will causes pain in entire thoracic region and this pain will last for few seconds.If the pain is persisting for longer duration the causes should be find out.
If the pain is continuing and persisting for longer duration of time you may require physical examination for ruled out any chest pathology.
Thank you.
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What Could Cause Pain During Sneezing ?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The sneezing increases the intrathoracic pressure, whenever there is increased pressure it is distributed throughout the thoracic region. Whenever there is a vigorous sneezing it will causes pain in entire thoracic region and this pain will last for few seconds.If the pain is persisting for longer duration the causes should be find out. If the pain is continuing and persisting for longer duration of time you may require physical examination for ruled out any chest pathology. Thank you.