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What does it mean when your chest hurts really bad when you cough?
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Possibilities...: If the pain is present only when you cough, deep breathe, move around, etc. And not all the time, then it is most likely musculoskeletal pain. The most likely diagnoses are muscle strain, cartilage inflammation or rib fracture. These will all resolve once the cough goes away gradually over days to weeks. If the pain worsens, or is present all the time, see your doctor.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Chest pain: If coughing hurts chest it could be due to bronchitis, pleurisy or something musculoskeletal. First see your doctor, try figuring out why you ate coughing as much.
Answered 2/24/2018
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