I am still getting over a cold during which I had a pretty hard cough.  Now I feel a pain about midway down my ribs on the left side of my chest when I cough or move in certain ways.  I am a smoker, but have cut back quite a bit once the pain started.  I am also a 24 year old male who is athletic and exercises regularly.  From the research I have done online, it sounds like I have strained intercostal muscle.  Is this probably the case?
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* The pain seems in relation with irritation of parietal pleura in concern with underlying lung infection rather than strained muscle. Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery. Always welcome for any further assistance anytime. Regards .