Last Updated on December 13, 2019
Severe pain in your chest that gets even worse when you draw breath can be a warning sign of Pleurisy, in which the tissue inside your chest and around your lungs gets inflamed and rubs together. This causes sharp chest pain combined with coughing and shortness of breath.
Pleurisy results from viral infections such as the flu, bacterial infections like pneumonia that inflames air sacs lungs, and lung cancer.
Early antibiotic treatment for bacterial infections and other conditions that cause chest pain can help cure it faster.
Lastly, to avoid respiratory problems you must avoid or stop smoking, avoid exposure to outdoor and indoor pollution, eat foods that are rich in antioxidants, exercise regularly, get vaccinations like pneumonia vaccine, and get regular check-ups.