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[|Human|] I came down sick with a virus/flu cold. Started developing into bronchitis. Received a steroid shot and was placed on steroids and anti-biotics for ten days. After 8 days, I began to develop a pain in my upper right side of my ribs, next to my breast. Called the doctor and they said that it sounded like a pulled muscle, so I asked for something to help me with coughing. I was prescribed coughing pearls and an inhaler. Two days passed and my cough had cleared up, but the pain in my ribs is pretty intense. Can t sleep good and it hurts to move or ride in a car. I had to go to the ER, because I believed that I had broken or fractured my upper rib. The ER doctor said that there was no brake, but that I had actually sprained or torn a ligament in my chest. The next day I received a call from the hospital and they said that they discovered that I had 4-5 nodules in upper right lung and that I should inform my doctor so that a biopsy can be performed. Should I be worried? I have smoked for about 30 years now and I had a chest x-ray about
[|AI|]  Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation of Yours, You seem to suffer from-Plueritic Pains?in right side ribs with Pneumonic patches ?with or without primary nodules or post-pneumonic nodules. Steroid injection might have exacerbated lung infection and has lead to these nodules in right upper lung. Other cause of-Lung cancer need to be ruled out-as you have 30 yrs smoking history.  This plan would reduce your dilemma from right side rib pains after steroid injection. Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-Dear, if satisfied, Dont forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at Chat Doctor services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries, You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS