Symptom combination
Chest Pain and Difficulty Breathing
21 conditions commonly cause both chest pain and difficulty breathing in India.
Conditions causing both symptoms
Typhoid pneumonia
Serious
persistent fever, cough with chest pain, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain
ℹ️ immediately - requires hospitalization and antibiotics
Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with pneumonia
Emergency
high fever, severe cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain
ℹ️ immediately - seek emergency care
Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
Emergency
shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, wheezing
ℹ️ immediately
Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Serious
cough, difficulty breathing, fever, chest pain
ℹ️ immediately
Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
shortness of breath, chest pain, dry cough, difficulty breathing when lying down
ℹ️ within 24 hours
Malignant pleural effusion
Serious
progressive shortness of breath, persistent chest pain, dry cough, fatigue
ℹ️ immediately
Other air leak
Serious
sudden sharp chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, chest tightness
ℹ️ immediately
Malignant neoplasm of trachea
Serious
persistent cough, coughing up blood, hoarse voice, difficulty breathing
ℹ️ immediately
Frequently asked questions
What causes chest pain and difficulty breathing together in India?
Common conditions that cause both include:
Typhoid pneumonia, Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with pneumonia, Pulmonary edema due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors, Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit, Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified.
When should I see a doctor for chest pain and difficulty breathing?
See a doctor within 24 hours if symptoms are severe,
persistent beyond 2 days, or worsening. Call 112 for any emergency.
Important: This is general health information only — not medical advice.
Always consult a qualified doctor. Emergency: call 112.
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