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18month+ costochondritis getting worse. no injuries. hardness of some ribs, has spread to both sides w/ swelling and have sharp pain w/ deep breaths
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Imaging: Imaging of the thorax may be indicated. Pulmonary function testing and your oxygen saturation may be obtained. I would suggest seeing your PCP. You can try Motrin for pain and a heating pad to relieve musculoskeletal pain.
Answered 3/24/2019
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