Christy H. asked
I have had a persistent cough since before Thanksgiving, which worsened and led me to visit the emergency room. My doctor referred me to a pulmonologist, who ruled out asthma and suggested the cough is due to severe acid reflux. Over the Christmas holiday, I experienced sudden, severe pain that required frequent Tylenol, which resolved quickly. This pain involved my jaw, neck, shoulder blades, and upper back, primarily on the right side. The cough has lessened but now causes tightness in my chest when I walk or lift. Despite multiple doctor visits, no underlying cause has been found. Why do I keep experiencing this pain?
August 17th, 2023
Leslie B. answered
The persistent cough and sudden, severe pain could be indicative of underlying heart or lung conditi...
August 17th, 2023
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