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What Causes Sharp Pain Below Chest Area While Sneezing?

I ve been having a very sharp pain below the middle of my chest right where the chest meets the rib cage, but only when I sneeze. It s very painful. I m 42 years old male. I quited smoking 7 months ago..What can be causing this pain.??? I had a mild cold for the past week or so....
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

The sharp pain you feel below the middle of your chest when you sneeze is indicative for muscular-skeletal problems.
As you are reporting to have experienced mild cold for the past week, you might have developed mild pleuritis that is giving pain when sneezing.

I advise to:
- drink plenty of fluids (e.g. tea)
- take anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
- take local anti-inflammatory cream

If no improvement in a few days or if it will worsen, please contact with your physician for further evaluations.

All the best!
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What Causes Sharp Pain Below Chest Area While Sneezing?

Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are in. The sharp pain you feel below the middle of your chest when you sneeze is indicative for muscular-skeletal problems. As you are reporting to have experienced mild cold for the past week, you might have developed mild pleuritis that is giving pain when sneezing. I advise to: - drink plenty of fluids (e.g. tea) - take anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, acetaminophen) - take local anti-inflammatory cream If no improvement in a few days or if it will worsen, please contact with your physician for further evaluations. All the best!