Chest radiographs confirm the diagnosis.
After 7 to 10 days patients can slowly resume sports if symptoms do not recur. Case Report History. He said the diffuse, anterior pain did not radiate or interfere with his ability to practice. Two days later, after his first race at a swim meet, the athlete reported worsening neck pain, shortness of breath, and difficulty swallowing. At this point, the patient denied pain radiation to the chest, arm, back, or jaw.