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A member asked:

One of my ribbs on the right is swollen, it hurts to breath deep or breath in general. it fills is if it needs to pop but anything i try to don't work?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Get seen by your doctor and they can do an exam and if need be x-rays of the ribs and chest.

Answered 8/3/2013

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