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When i cough there is something popping in my chest, like a bubble. it's always been there but it's worsening as i age. what could it be?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Likely rib issue: Posssible you have a rib that is out of place or the cartilage between your sternum (breast bone) and ribs is irritated. To make sure it is nothing else, easy enough to get a chest X-ray. If no shortness of breath or cough o rather symptoms, likely nothing else going on.

Answered 10/27/2020

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A member asked:

When i cough there is something popping in my chest, like a bubble. it's always been there but it's worsening as i age. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

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