Could increase in deep breathing cause chest pain?
Patient: Hi, I am noticing chest pains when I take deep breaths only. I have increased the amount of time I deep breathe as I am doing yoga and my doctor encouraged me to deep breathe as well. Could this increase in deep breathing be causing the pain in my chest? Thank You, Maureen Doctor: Hi Maureen,  Thanks for your query.  Deep breathing does not cause chest pain under normal circumstances. It however, occurs when one or more of the chest muscle(s) go into spasm ('catch' or 'tightening').  A short course of an anti-inflammatory drug (such as ibuprofen) and a muscle relaxant (such as, Chlorzoxazone) will relax the affected muscle, following which, pain during deep inspiration will be relieved.  Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me and will prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses.   If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating)  to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.   Take care  Dr. Rakesh Karanwal