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What Causes Persistent Cough And Pain In The Ribs?

I have a lot of drainage sinus and more coughing the last few weeks, not really sick but around people who were sick with bad viral infections, all of a sudden my middle back muscles started to hurt and pain around the rib cage, can this all be a viral infection settling in my back?
Fri, 15 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, your back and rib pain are not due to viral infection. They are due to musculoskeletal pain because of excessive coughing.
So take levocetrizine twice daily for cough.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas of back and ribs.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Persistent Cough And Pain In The Ribs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, your back and rib pain are not due to viral infection. They are due to musculoskeletal pain because of excessive coughing. So take levocetrizine twice daily for cough. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of back and ribs. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid movements causing pain. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.