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A member asked:
How long does costochondritis typically last? it was due to upper resp infection. my first time having it. taking anti-inflammatory meds and pain meds
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Widw variation: It can be days to months, unfortunately. Conservative care eventually and usually gets rid of the problem.. If one could only hold ones breathe indefinitely it wouldn't hurt. As that is not possible, then patience is the only thing we can hope for.
Answered 1/24/2019
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