Contrary to popular belief, lung pain is actually more likely to be general chest pain. Our lungs don’t possess many pain receptors, so they don’t detect pain as a rule. However, that doesn’t render the uncomfortable pain any less important – it’s still a symptom for something. Linked to asthma, pleurisy and other conditions, the sharpdiscomfort shouldn’t be ignored and should be investigated by a doctor.
Asthma and lung pain
A long-term disease that affects the lungs and the airways, asthma is debilitating condition that can make even the simplest of activities difficult. As well as causing a tight, painful chest, asthma can also result in wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath.
Pleurisy and lung pain
Pleurisy occurs when the membrane that lines the inner part of your chest cavity becomes inflamed. Normally a result of a respiratory infection, pleurisy is very painful –especially when taking deeper breaths, coughing, sneezing or even laughing.
Infections and lung pain
Another reason people often describe having lung pain is down to having an infection. Typically, it’s pneumonia, tuberculosis or fungal infections that result in a painful chest.
Sensio AIR encourages you to seek the advice of a medical professional whenever you experience uncomfortable respiratory symptoms, whether it’s lung pain or something else.
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