pain in this area especially in a person who has been coughing for a week could indicate a few different things but unfortunately the exact cause could not be determined based solely on symptoms. he would need to be examined and perhaps have another chest x-ray (findings can change). basilar pneumonia (pneumonia the lower parts of the lungs can cause chest pain). someone who is coughing can have muscle strain of the intercostal (between the rib) muscles. finally people who cough often swallow a great deal of air. when this air is trapped in the large intestines it can migrate upward under the ribs and cause pain due to pressure against the diaphragm. there can be other causes of course. you are right to be concerned so please see his medical provider again.
why is my son having chest pain and his lower left and right sides hurt? . my son has been coughing for a while over 2 weeks he then started wheezing. he was giving an inhaler to use and some chest xrays were done for pneumonia and that came back negative. they did notice some cloudiness on the right side of his chest. he has been complaining of chest pains. he is now saying that his lower left and right sides hurt right above his waist closer to his back. i am concerned. his pulse was a 57-60 last week i took him to the er and they gave him 2 breathing treatments.