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I have a sharp pain in my front lower left rib cage when i cough, i also have a small tickle in my throat which is causing the cough. any ideas on what this might be?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Cough related: Your rib cage pain may be cough related, but the underlying cause of your cough should be determined. Place a heating pad on the rib cage, monitor for fever, drink clear liquids and if the symptoms continue please see your PCP.

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Answered 7/13/2019

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A member asked:

I have a sharp pain in my front lower left rib cage when i cough, i also have a small tickle in my throat which is causing the cough. any ideas on what this might be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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