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Hello my boyfriend has some broken ribs and he coughed on some water and is complaining of pain in his side, will he be okay?
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Yes: Broken ribs are certainly very painful especially in the first few weeks. Coughing or anything else which causes them to move will elicit pain. He will be alright.
Answered 11/22/2013
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