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I heard a loud crack, or pop from my ribs and now it hurts to breathe or cough. should i go to the er?
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Pleurisy: I would if the pain persists or if you develop shortness of breath just to be sure you do not have a spontaneous pneumothorax.
Answered 12/14/2017
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Chostrochonditis?: Just distal 2 the red area is a joint where the rib ends & the cartilage bgins. These could cause the pop due 2 a stress injury & resultant pain is from the inflammatory response. Check with a pulmonary specialist or chest surgeon 4 eval & care. Usually respond 2 ice, nsaids, activity modification. Also a rib support
Answered 10/18/2019
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