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What Causes Pain From The Rib Cage To The Back While Coughing?

THi doctor for the last 16yrs I had a shortness of breath chest tightness and coughing which is really affected my way of life mostly my sleep I feel like I some thing is blocking my airways and I have pain from starting of the rib cages all the way to the back please help.thanks
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
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Hello,

You have not mentioned any anything about your past illness. Since from sixteen years you are suffering from shortness of breath & chest tightening, you are suggested to visit ER, get clinically examined and assessed.

Shortness of breath is due to asthma, bronchitis, COPD, anxiety, pleurisy, lung cancer, etc.

Chest tightness is commonly due to heart conditions like angina, arrhythmia or developing cardiac disease or CCF.

Your treating doctor will tell you to do a few blood tests, sputum, swab tests. X-rays, CT & MRI.

You will be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics, analgesics & fluids. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of your infection & pathology detected.

Avoid smocking, alcohol, addictions if any. Stay away from stress & anxiety. Take nutritious food, adequate rest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain From The Rib Cage To The Back While Coughing?

Hello, You have not mentioned any anything about your past illness. Since from sixteen years you are suffering from shortness of breath & chest tightening, you are suggested to visit ER, get clinically examined and assessed. Shortness of breath is due to asthma, bronchitis, COPD, anxiety, pleurisy, lung cancer, etc. Chest tightness is commonly due to heart conditions like angina, arrhythmia or developing cardiac disease or CCF. Your treating doctor will tell you to do a few blood tests, sputum, swab tests. X-rays, CT & MRI. You will be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics, analgesics & fluids. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of your infection & pathology detected. Avoid smocking, alcohol, addictions if any. Stay away from stress & anxiety. Take nutritious food, adequate rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician