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Why does it hurt me to take a deep breath or exhale? It's a sharp pain!

Submitted: 1504 days and 11 hours ago.

Category: Health

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Hello

You may be coming down with a virus in your lungs. You may have pulled a muscle in your chest. Have you injured yourself recently? It's possible you have a cracked or bruised rib?

Hope this helps,

Kerry

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Answered:	10/10/2005

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