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I have had a bad cough for 2 weeks , now i have realy bad pain in my ribs on right had side from the front to the back , nothing can be seen?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Coughing: No need to scan. Your muscles in the chest are spasming from so much trauma. Treat the cough. Stop the cigarettes and you will get better.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have had a bad cough for 2 weeks , now i have realy bad pain in my ribs on right had side from the front to the back , nothing can be seen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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