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A member asked:
Is it possible to bruise your ribs from coughing so much?i have had the cough for 3 weeks and lost my voice for 2 weeks.choir child-2hrs dy
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You can bruise the: Intercostal muscles between the ribs by intense coughing. It is even possible to break a rib. Please see your doc so he/she can treat the reason for the cough. Peace and good health.
Answered 2/22/2016
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