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When i cough my ribs ache. what is the problem?
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Costochondritis: Your ribs are inflamed and are hurting when you cough. Some times it is caused by pulling a muscle with coughing hard. You could also have inflammation at the rib when you have had a virus and a localized inflammation occurs around the rib which hurts with deep inhalation or exhalation. Motrin really helps reduce the pain. Good luck! feel better !
Answered 6/30/2014
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