A member asked:

Got pneumonia- saw doctor, on meds, getting better. coughed-now have sharp pains when i cough under bottom rib-under elbow if arms are hanging down?

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Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Strain: Sounds like a strain from cough rather than pleurisy. This should improve with time a d may use ibuprofen for comfort and inflammation. I hope you continue to improve and feel well.

Answered 5/5/2015

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