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I coughed really hard and could feel like my trachea/esophagus when i coughed. did i do damage to it? it was very hard coughing and i am worried i damaged something. no pain right now.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Breathing pattern: If the cough has resolved and there is no difficulty breathing then there is most likely no damage.

Answered 12/1/2019

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A member asked:

I coughed really hard and could feel like my trachea/esophagus when i coughed. did i do damage to it? it was very hard coughing and i am worried i damaged something. no pain right now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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