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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In The Rib Cage While Having Bronchitis

I have been battling bronchitis/ pneumonia for the past 8 weeks, I have had a lot of pain in both side of my rib cage, but yesterday I bent to pick up my glass and I had a strong coughing attack and something popped/ pulled on my left side that was extremely painful, it gets a little better after I move but always painful. what can I do for the pain? YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

In bronchitis and pneumonia chest pain can occur because of congestion

You have not mentioned which investigation done and which medications prescribed to you...

Chest x ray needs to be done If pneumonia suspected and sputum culture done...
According to culture report antibiotic prescribed

Take rest for few days

Avoid strenous activities for few days

Avoid smoking if having habit of it

Costochondritis is seems to be associated in your case for which hot compress done and ibuprofen 200 mg can be prescribed BD for five days

Take care

Consult physician for examination and discuss all this with him

Hope your concern solved
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In The Rib Cage While Having Bronchitis

Hi welcome to the health care magic In bronchitis and pneumonia chest pain can occur because of congestion You have not mentioned which investigation done and which medications prescribed to you... Chest x ray needs to be done If pneumonia suspected and sputum culture done... According to culture report antibiotic prescribed Take rest for few days Avoid strenous activities for few days Avoid smoking if having habit of it Costochondritis is seems to be associated in your case for which hot compress done and ibuprofen 200 mg can be prescribed BD for five days Take care Consult physician for examination and discuss all this with him Hope your concern solved