Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain Due To Cough

Posted on Mon, 11 May 2015

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Mon, 11 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : I been coughing a great deal due to a lung condition but my side had been hurting due to the coughing. and this morning during a coughing spell I heard a pop on my side and the pain has gotten much worse. should I go to the doctor

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you should consult doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
Yes, you should consult doctor and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray.
You might be having internal lung damage due to vigorous coughing.
Please let me know which lung disease you are having?
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar