Painful respiration is an unpleasant sensation while breathing. This can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. In addition to the pain, it can also be hard to breathe. Certain factors may make it hard to breathe, like the position of your body or the air quality. read more
The fact that the pain comes in twinges and is worse with a deep breath is consistent with this as well. However, it is always important to make sure that the twinges of pain are not related to a more serious problem like a lung infection, an inflammation of the lining around the heart or lungs, a blood clot in the lungs, or a heart attack or other major heart problem. read more