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Respiratory Illness Evaluation

Evaluation and diagnosis of respiratory illnesses, including acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia.

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Jan 18, 2026

When should right-sided abdominal or chest pain during a respiratory illness prompt urgent medical evaluation?

Right-sided chest or upper abdominal pain during a respiratory illness can be benign (cough-related musculoskeletal pain or reflux) but also signal life‑threatening problems—acute coronary syndrome, p...