A burning sensation in your chest is most commonly ... include shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain that is sharp or stabbing. The pain caused by a pulmonary embolism is often localized ...

GERD often causes a burning sensation in the chest while lying down or eating ... This is especially true if you’re dealing with a persistent cough, according to Ungerleider.

Or you're pregnant, and feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest is just a regular occurrence these days. While heartburn — whether occasional or chronic — is something many people ...