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I believe i strained a muscle in my chest saturday. ive been taking ibuprofen four every four hours. it hurts to take a deep breath should i take a leave instead of the ibuprofen?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Duration : Aleve has a longer duration of action. Apply local heat to the affected area.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2020

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A member asked:

I believe i strained a muscle in my chest saturday. ive been taking ibuprofen four every four hours. it hurts to take a deep breath should i take a leave instead of the ibuprofen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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