A member asked:

My rib hurts after a coughing fit does not hurt to touch hurts when coughing or sneezing?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Coughing: It is rare, but possible to crack a rib with severe coughing. Okay to get a chest x-ray. Okay to get evaluated for chronic sinusitis as a cause of your cough. Good luck.

Answered 12/9/2013

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