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Fell Off, Broke Two Vertebrae. Have Compression Fractures. Take Beclametasone. Developed A Chest Infection. Coughing Affects Compression?
I fell of my bike training for a triathlon, broke two vertebrae, L1 and T11. I have been given a three point brace and am trying not to bend forward due to the compression fractures. I am normally fit and healthy, only take beclametasone for controlled asthma. 6ft 3inches, 73 kg, pulse at rest 42 to 44 age 52. Have developed a chest infection and am coughing up green mucous. I will seek medical help and get antibiotics. It only started this morning. The actual question I have is that coughing is VERY painful. Can it further damage the existing compressions or create new ones. I do not have osteoporosis and there is no family history. Thanks in advance
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thew coughing can put preesure but if the braces are there the effect is less
use anti allergic tab cough syp and bronchodilator syp to control the cough
use anti allergic tab cough syp and bronchodilator syp to control the cough
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