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Was coughing hard for a long time due to a cold. i am no longer sick, but now my side hurts when coughing and moving in certain ways. tender if pressed. but it barely hurts when taking a deep breath. no chest pain or bruising. what could it be?

Q: was coughing hard for a long time due to a cold. i am no longer sick, but now my side hurts when coughing and moving in certain ways. tender if pressed. but it barely hurts when taking a deep breath. no chest pain or bruising. what could it be?

: Likely muscle strain due to coughing. Over the counter pain relievers can be considered: this will improve with Lin a couple weeks now that the cough is resolved.

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Likely muscle strain due to coughing. Over the counter pain relievers can be considered: this will improve with Lin a couple weeks now that the cough is resolved.

Answered 6/16/2022

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A member asked:

Was coughing hard for a long time due to a cold. i am no longer sick, but now my side hurts when coughing and moving in certain ways. tender if pressed. but it barely hurts when taking a deep breath. no chest pain or bruising. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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