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What Causes Pain And Tenderness Under Breast When Having COPD?
hello I have copd and for the last week I feel tender on my left side under my left breast very painful when I take my bra off .when I put my bra back on its not painful just tender .I stopped smoking 5yrs ago .just quit and took up eating junk food hence extra weight 5 stone this effects my breathing so I use my inhalers more ..I know I need to lose weight its my energy level is poor when I am working my face is red and I perspire a lot .I am 57 lost parents my world went upside down .now I want to get back to my self .do you think I have cancer.and is it safe to exercise with copd
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Inflamation of the costochondral joint causes such pain. Try on the counter available analgesics (NSAID) and you might get relief. if does not go then you need a physical examination abd necessary investigation.
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