Dull chest ache/pain - only when taking a deep breath

[mcohen]

24/M. About a month ago, I suddenly got a dull achey pain at the top of my sternum, in the centre, when taking a deep breath. I was concerned but managed to calm down. This lasted a few days and then went away. I thought nothing of it, but it's been back again for the past couple of days. My breathing is otherwise normal - only when taking a deep breath do I feel the ache/pain. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

[ankietyjoe]

Do you have reflux, or post nasal drip...a cough?

[mcohen]

Do you have reflux, or post nasal drip...a cough?

Hi ankietyjoe. I'm not aware of having reflux or post nasal drip though cannot say for sure that I do not. I've got a very slight cough, with a bit of mucus on the throat, but it is very very mild.

[ankietyjoe]

Chest pains when breathing in are usually something like reflux, or irritation to the throat or esophagus. Even a slight cough with mucus in the throat could be enough to irritate the pipes. Reflux could cause your dull chest pain as well.

[Sparky16]

Can also be rib related, too. I have had costrocondritis a number of times, and that made deep breaths uncomfortable.