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I have been having really sharp and stabbing pain on my sternum for the past 12 hours. It has been accompanied with a cough and pressure in my chest. I am a 15 year old female who was never had any lung or heart problems before.
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It could be Bronchitis. Needs to get evaluated by Chest Physician in your area.
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