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Blowing nose & heard a pop/crack noise from rib area. now have severe sharp pain when moving, breathing, coughing, etc. do u think it may be fractured?

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Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

Maybe: But not that likely at your age / a good old muscle strain can be pretty painful for awhile either way it should be self limiting although may take several weeks to clear.

Answered 4/21/2013

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A member asked:

Blowing nose & heard a pop/crack noise from rib area. now have severe sharp pain when moving, breathing, coughing, etc. do u think it may be fractured?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

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