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A cardiologist explains possible causes of left side chest pain when exhaling. For this article I consulted with Dr. Donna P. Denier, MD, F.A.C.C., Faculty Clinical Cardiologist at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY.
Of course, pleurisy, which is inflammation of the lining of the lung, wouldnât cause left side chest pain only when exhalingâbut rather, both exhaling and inhaling. âAsthma is a condition where exhaling can become difficult and there may be a sensation of pain on exhaling,â says Dr. Denier. âOther things to consider are pulmonary embolism (blood clot), rib fracture, pneumonia [which can be only on the left side], spontaneous collapse of the lung or shingles (herpes zoster).â.