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Pulled a rib muscle after sneezing recovery time?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Pulled muscle: Typically this lasts just a few days. Try some Naproxen or ibuprofen. Feel better!

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2019

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