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We assume my partner has cracked a rib as he feels a popping when he breathes in and out and has chest pain after some heavy lifting and a violent sneeze, his back is also aching is this normal? shall we get an x-ray done? or see our gp?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Both: I would recommend both, that you have a chest radiograph and that you see your physician.

Answered 7/18/2015

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