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When i cough are either laugh .. not when i breath though .. but my ribs feel sore?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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Clarification needed: What happens when you cough or laugh but not when you breathe? If you can re-ask your question and include this information, I can probably answer your question. Thanks!!!

Answered 11/25/2016

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A member asked:

When i cough are either laugh .. not when i breath though .. but my ribs feel sore?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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