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I ve recently had flu like symptoms with a really bad cough. Dr said my chest is clear. However my chest is really sore as are my ribs when I sneeze. I m assuming it s because of all the coughing, which has still not abated. What s the best way to help my ribs get better?
As you stated, the pain is likely related to the coughing that is still ongoing.
The use of anti inflammatory pain medication would help to relieve this discomfort.This includes medications such as ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxe, aspirin. When the cough resolves and the chest muscles are no longer under strain, the pain would also improve.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic As you stated, the pain is likely related to the coughing that is still ongoing. The use of anti inflammatory pain medication would help to relieve this discomfort.This includes medications such as ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxe, aspirin. When the cough resolves and the chest muscles are no longer under strain, the pain would also improve. I hope this helps