What causes soreness in the chest accompanied by dry cough?
Patient: I have a very sore area in my chest in the size of a softball , just slightly left of center. Accompanied by a deep dry cough that makes the pain worse.started with the chest pain13 days which started in sinuses for about 10 days then settled lower. Symptoms much worse reclining. No fever,very tired Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  The soreness in chest with deep dry cough indicate underlying lower respiratory tract infection. Looking towards the symptomatic severity I recommend to get an X-ray chest for further management with your family doctor.  Though primary relief can be obtained with inhalation of vapors of boiled water with added tincture Benzoin solution.  Regards.