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What Causes Cough,wheezing And Pain In Rib Cage?

Hello, I have been having coughing attacks where I start wheezing for like an hour. I also have been having bad pain under my left boob around the rib cage that have been causing me to drop to my knees and curl up in a ball crying. Its stabbing pain. But I feel stuffy and my ears hurt. What does it sound like and what should I do?
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) and chest x ray.
In your case we need to rule out lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis.
So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done respiratory examination and above mentioned tests.
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What Causes Cough,wheezing And Pain In Rib Cage?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) and chest x ray. In your case we need to rule out lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis. So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done respiratory examination and above mentioned tests.