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Could you get a fractured rib from just sneezing hard?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Possible: But very unlikely. You can, however, pull a muscle or dislodge rib/cartilage connections which is equally painful.

Answered 2/23/2018

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A member asked:

Could you get a fractured rib from just sneezing hard?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

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