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If my right side has no bruise just sore what does it mean? i slept on sofa. hurts breathing, coughing at times this has eased since ibuprofen.

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Dr. Sanford Archer answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Musculoskeletal pain: Most likely you have some posture issues with how you are sleeping, causing soreness of the muscle groups of your side. Try other sleeping arrangements or see your physician or a chiropractor.

Answered 6/29/2013

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A member asked:

If my right side has no bruise just sore what does it mean? i slept on sofa. hurts breathing, coughing at times this has eased since ibuprofen.

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