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It's been two weeks after sternum fracture then coughed will that delay healing? it hurt!
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Probably Not: No doubt sternal fractures hurt like mad. Sometimes coughing or sneezing is unavoidable. Keep a throw pillow handy and hug it when you feel like your going to cough or sneeze. It will help.
Answered 11/28/2017
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