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I think i pulled a top rib muscle coughing (sarcoidosis), how long does it take to heal? what can i do coughing kills even hurts to touch breast.
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Fracture rib?: You may be describing a broken rib. Need to see your doc for an x ray. It is good to diagnose fracture so your doc can give you strong pain/cough suppressant and see if sarcoidosis is worse. If so, he can address it with medicines. Need to hug a pillow while coughing. Hope you feel better. Duration could drag for several days or more depending on x-ray findings, cause, healing ability.
Answered 3/1/2018
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Chest pain: If you've inflammed an intercostal muscle or a chest wall muscle it can take some weeks to heal. Your chest is constantly moving with respiration and coughing irritates it also, both slow healing somewhat. You might be able to take Ibuprofen to make things more comfortable. It is isn't improving should see your doc.
Answered 6/25/2014
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