So lately in the middle area around my left ribcage have been getting this sharp elbowing pain. I do have a cough right right that seems to be triggering it even more. It gets to the point where I have to hold my chest up to cough or It will hurt too much. Same goes with sneezing. It hurts when I touch that area too. I only went to work 2 days ago and when I got back at night it just started to hurt for some reason.

Maybe you broke a rib. If what I say is true than your broken rib might be poking you from the inside and causing this pain. It can be caused by an infection, lung condition, or anything else.

I highly encourage you to go see a doctor as soon as possible.

OR
Hiatus hernia
Pneumonia!

Oops, repeat

If you didn't hurt yourself enough to break a rib, then I would guess hernia.
BUT of course that's just a guess.

Sounds like costochondritis.

Quote:

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The pain and tenderness associated with costochondritis usually:

Occurs on left side of breastbone
Affects more than one rib
Worsens when taking deep breaths or coughing

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Costochondritis - MayoClinic.com