Chest pain that worsens when breathing in deeply
Pleuritic chest pain — pain that worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or sneezing — usually comes from the pleura (the membrane lining the lungs and chest cavity) or the chest wall. It is typically sharp and well-localised. While often caused by viral infections or muscle strain, it can also indicate more serious lung or cardiac conditions.
Conditions that commonly cause chest pain that worsens when breathing in deeply
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Common Causes of Chest pain that worsens when breathing in deeply
- Pleurisy (inflammation of the pleura)
- Viral respiratory infection
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary embolism
- Costochondritis (rib cartilage inflammation)
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Chest pain that worsens when breathing in deeply
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Seek emergency care if this type of chest pain is accompanied by sudden breathlessness, coughing up blood, rapid heartbeat, leg swelling, or if you recently had surgery or a long journey.
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