Should i be worried about the severe pain in my chest after i cough?
Patient: I get crippiling pain (an 8 or 9 on the pain scale) whenever I have a hard cough.  The pain occurs between the collarbones and the first rib...right above my pectorals.  The pain lingers a good 2-3 minutes after I cough for any reason.  Is this something to be concerned about? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Your pain is considered as severe and significant because it is associated with coughing and lasts for 2-3 minutes. So possibility of lung Infection (pneumonia) is more. Pneumonia is known to cause pleuritic pain. So better to get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia. If pneumonia is there than you need antibiotic, antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. So better to rule out lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.