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Burning feeling across the chest when coughing. i have been diagnosed today with a chest infection. brittle asthmatic,today prescribed with steriods?
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Costochrondritis?: Violent or frequent coughing strains the rib cage leading to inflammation at the joints linking the breast bone to the ribs. NSAIDS may help as would application of heating or ice pad. Ultimately, once the asthma gets under control, the cough will likely subside as well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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