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A member asked:

Any advice? i have been sick and coughing - could the coughing be the reason to my ribs hurting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: it can strain muscles when you cough.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/26/2015

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