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Can coughing harshly cut my esophagus? i just got over a very bad case of bronchitis. it was so bad that coughing was almost constant and unstoppable. i have been coughing a lot still, even though i have gotten past the worst part of the sickness. i was w
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It : It would be very rare for a severe cough to cause damage to the esophagus. Severe coughing can cause chest pain and great discomfort for patient's however. If a patient with bronchitis has worsening phlegm, fever, shortness of breath, or chest pain then they should notify their physician. A warm steamy bathroom, humidifier, and over the counter cough syrup may help. Ask your pharmacist for advice on cough syrup. Taking advil or tylenol (acetaminophen) may help chest discomfort as well.
Answered 10/3/2016
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