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Could acute bronchitis cause back muscle pain in lung and chest ?
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Yes.: But it could also be a sign of complications such as pneumonia, pleurisy, or pneumothorax.
Answered 2/1/2019
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Yes...: Coughing can lead to musculoskeletal problems including pulled muscles, cartilage inflammation and even rib fractures. It will all resolve once the cough resolves although it will likely take a few days for these problems to completely resolve.
Answered 2/1/2019
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