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Hello! last week, i've been coughing excessively. now, my chest area hurts when i move or cough. does it naturally go away?

Q: hello! last week, i've been coughing excessively. now, my chest area hurts when i move or cough. does it naturally go away?

: Most likely this represents musculoskeletal pain. NSAIDS and localized heat are often effective in reducing the pain. Monitor temperature and breathing, discuss COVID testing with your physician. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and fever.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Most likely this represents musculoskeletal pain. NSAIDS and localized heat are often effective in reducing the pain. Monitor temperature and breathing, discuss COVID testing with your physician. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and fever.

Answered 12/6/2022

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A member asked:

Hello! last week, i've been coughing excessively. now, my chest area hurts when i move or cough. does it naturally go away?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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