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What Is The Pain In Chest And Armpit When I Cough?

I am getting over a chest cold and noticed today that when I cough, it hurts deep inside my right chest cavity and into armpit. Also when I swallow food, I can feel it go all the way down and it's very uncomfortable, like it gets stuck and gives me the same feeling like when I cough. Is this part of my cold or should I get checked out?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of cold related chest and arm pain is more likely.
So take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen along with cold medicines.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
This pain will subside in 5-7 days.
If after 1 week pain still persist then get done chest x ray to rule out internal lung pathology.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Pain In Chest And Armpit When I Cough?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of cold related chest and arm pain is more likely. So take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen along with cold medicines. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. This pain will subside in 5-7 days. If after 1 week pain still persist then get done chest x ray to rule out internal lung pathology. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.