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I am a 40yr old female who has pertussis. after a coughing fit, i felt pain in my ribs under my r breast. today, the pain got much worse. help.

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Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Assuming on meds: May want to go in to evaluate for ant air leak...sometimes chest xray helps. Cough can be severe and cause even musculo skeletal pain. Anti infective therapy should be correct. Recommend all family to be immunised for pertussis, even if no contact.

Answered 12/29/2014

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A member asked:

I am a 40yr old female who has pertussis. after a coughing fit, i felt pain in my ribs under my r breast. today, the pain got much worse. help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Satish Sundar answered

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