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A 31-year-old female asked about a 31-year-old female:
I have two holes in the left side of my chest and 4 deep cuts on the same side. i think i broke 3 of my ribs. the holes on the left side of my chest make bloody bubbles and each time i breathe a hissing sound comes out with bloody bubbles ?
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Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Go to ER!: Any trauma penetrating the chest wall should be considered dangerous. You need to call an ambulance and go to the ER.
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