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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Bronchitis?

Hi! I probably have broncitis and have been coughing so hard. About 4 hours ago, I coughed so hard something happened in my ear and now I am in so much pain I can't hardly stand it. I tried a heating pad. Nothing is working and the pain is really bugging me. Can't sleep, can't do anything. What can I do to stop the pain?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Coughing can cause strain on ribs and intercostal muscles. So vigorous coughing can actually cause musculoskeletal pain. So we need to first treat your cough. So get done chest X-ray to rule out lung related causes for cough. If chest X-ray is normal then there is no need to worry.

Take antihistamine drug like Levocetrizine or Fexofenadine. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like Ibuprofen and Thiocolchicoside for chest pain.
Don't worry; you will be alright with all these in 2-3 days.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Bronchitis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Coughing can cause strain on ribs and intercostal muscles. So vigorous coughing can actually cause musculoskeletal pain. So we need to first treat your cough. So get done chest X-ray to rule out lung related causes for cough. If chest X-ray is normal then there is no need to worry. Take antihistamine drug like Levocetrizine or Fexofenadine. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like Ibuprofen and Thiocolchicoside for chest pain. Don t worry; you will be alright with all these in 2-3 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar