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For the last two days my ribs been hurting a lot especially when i cough what could be going on?
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If..: If you have been coughing a lot the action of doing so can hurt the rib cage since it causes sudden expansion of the chest wall and stretch the muscles too much. This produces inflammation and pain. Take ibuprofen( or any meds like it) if not allergic, ice the area, but if you have severe pain or significant trouble breathing go to the emergency room.
Answered 2/25/2015
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