Sharp chest pain when breathing deeply
Sharp chest pain on deep breathing, called pleuritic pain, worsens with inhalation, coughing, or sneezing. It often originates from the pleura (lung lining) or chest wall rather than the heart. It needs evaluation to rule out serious causes.
Conditions that commonly cause sharp chest pain when breathing deeply
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Common Causes of Sharp chest pain when breathing deeply
- Pleurisy (inflammation of the lung lining)
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary embolism
- Costochondritis (rib cartilage inflammation)
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Sharp chest pain when breathing deeply
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Sudden sharp chest pain with breathlessness (possible PE)
- Chest pain with cough producing blood
- Chest pain with fever and chills
- Chest pain after recent surgery or long travel
- Chest pain with rapid heart rate
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