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My husband was playing basketball last week and was elbowed in the chest. its been a dull pain all week but this morning when he sneezed, he heard a snapping sound. if/when should he see a doctor? he is able to breathe normally. possible broken rib

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Possible: It is possible, but I would recommend using a heating pad and Motrin. Imaging may be obtained to rule out a fracture, but from the nature of the injury it is more likely to be musculo skeletal pain.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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A member asked:

My husband was playing basketball last week and was elbowed in the chest. its been a dull pain all week but this morning when he sneezed, he heard a snapping sound. if/when should he see a doctor? he is able to breathe normally. possible broken rib

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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