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I was injured (side chest area) playing hockey, after a few days i started coughing up light green mucus and obviously coughing is painful.
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You should: have a chest / ribs xray! Although there is no specific treatment of fractured ribs and partial collapse of the lung tissue (explaining the cough) it's best to KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH! Discuss with your Primary Care Provider... Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 11/25/2017
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