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Are Sore Ribs Due To Cough Or Lung Related In A Bronchitis Patient?

My husband who is 72 has a bad cold/flu 6 days. No fever but very weak,tired,listless,head cold, sore throat lessening, now very sore ribs. He is susceptible to bronchitis . Not sure if the ribs are lung related or cough resulting. Doctor is unavailable on New Years .
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain due to vigorous coughing is more likely.
Vigorous coughing can cause straining on ribs and intercostal muscles.
This can cause soreness.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.
2. Give him painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain.
Don't worry, he will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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Are Sore Ribs Due To Cough Or Lung Related In A Bronchitis Patient?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain due to vigorous coughing is more likely. Vigorous coughing can cause straining on ribs and intercostal muscles. This can cause soreness. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. 2. Give him painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Don t worry, he will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.