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[|Human|] i used to smoke but have reduced to almost 1 cig/day. I get pain on both sides of chest- a mild pain that stays for 5-10 seconds and then goes off. At times, i get sensation in hands or legs too but very rare.  My x ray showed pre-bronchities symotions but doctor said it is nothing to worry. Please adivce
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, bronchitis can cause chest pain. Bronchitis can cause pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) and this pleurisy can cause chest pain. And honestly speaking, bronchitis is not diagnosed by chest x-ray. You have to get done PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids. And please quit smoking as soon as possible. Don't worry, you will be alright with. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.