Hi, I woke up this morning and found that I could not laugh, cough, or breath deeply without feeling pain down the right side of my rib cage.  I didnt take much notice and dismissed it as sleeping awkward, throughout the day walking, sitting and sometimes talking has been a bit of an effort.  I have also discovered that I cannot lie on my right side.  Do I need to be concerned?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of pleuritic chest pain is more in your case. Chest pain with coughing, laughing, deep breathing etc. is characteristic of pleuritic pain. It can due to inflammation of pleura. And lung infection is the most common cause for this. So better to get done chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry about major lung disease. Musculoskeletal pain can be the cause. So avoid movements causing pain. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor.  Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. First rule out lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.