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Pleurisy as a Cause for Stabbing Chest Pain: Pleurisy is also another cause which can lead to stabbing chest pain. In pleurisy, there is swelling in the lining (pleura) surrounding the chest. Viral infections are the cause in most cases for this condition and with treatment this pain can be alleviated.
Pain caused by a condition in the lung is often sharp, and commonly worsens during a deep breath. A variety of disorders, some which are very serious, can cause stabbing pain when breathing. Disorders not involving the lungs may also cause a similar symptom. A physician should evaluate the cause of a the pain. Membranes, or pleura, surround the lungs and line the chest cavity, separating them.