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A member asked:
Can it be that a cracked rib or torn muscle occur when you are sick for 3 weeks with a flu cough?
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Yes: A cough can be forceful enough to pull a muscle and even break ribs. If you are experiencing significant pain or having shortness of breath you, should consult your doctor to see if an x-ray is needed.
Answered 4/26/2019
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