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My dad just coughed and is in agony with severe sharp pain in sternum ribs and cant stop coughing hes headed to the er.he seemed in serious trouble?

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Dr. Sunnie Skiles answered

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Severe cough: It sounds like the trip to the ER. Is the best choice at this time. I hope it is treatable and he is better soon.

Answered 9/14/2014

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A member asked:

My dad just coughed and is in agony with severe sharp pain in sternum ribs and cant stop coughing hes headed to the er.he seemed in serious trouble?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sunnie Skiles answered

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