A member asked:

Should i be concerned if my chest starts hurting when i cough and i have not had any fevers, running nise, etc.?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Chostochondritis: sounds likely you have inflammation in your back or rib cage that is irritated by coughing. Try ibuprofen for several days if no improvement get examination.

Answered 8/1/2015

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YES: Get checked for possible rib neuritis or lung infection/inflammation. Unexplained cough requires ongoing medical evaluation.

Answered 7/16/2015

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