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What to do if i have pain in right side of rib cage when i cough.?

Q: what to do if i have pain in right side of rib cage when i cough.?

If you have-: -bronchitis or pneumonia &amp; are under treatment, hugging a pillow really helps.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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If you have-: -bronchitis or pneumonia & are under treatment, hugging a pillow really helps.

Answered 11/22/2016

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A member asked:

What to do if i have pain in right side of rib cage when i cough.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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