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I have a really dry shallow cough and i get a sharp pain by my heart every time i cough or exhale?

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Dr. Layne Hermansen answered

Rib pain : Reproducible chest wall pain while coughing and chest wall movement is most likely from the ribs and intercostal muscles between the ribs. Try Naproxen, and if not improving get an alignment from a chiropractor or osteopath.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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A member asked:

I have a really dry shallow cough and i get a sharp pain by my heart every time i cough or exhale?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Layne Hermansen answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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