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Had a cold for 13 days: bad cough, mucus, blocked/ bloody nose. i coughed a lot, i hurt my right rib cage, now pain when i breathe. how can i help it?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Costrocondritis: Inflammation and possibly a pulled muscle from coughing.. Tylenol will help. An over the counter cough suppressant would be a good idea too. Since it’s been present for almost 2 weeks, it would be a good idea to see your doctor.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/8/2018

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A member asked:

Had a cold for 13 days: bad cough, mucus, blocked/ bloody nose. i coughed a lot, i hurt my right rib cage, now pain when i breathe. how can i help it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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