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What Causes Right-sided Nagging Pain On Lower Rib And Dry Cough?

I have a nagging pain on right side, feels like bruise on lower rib. Not real bad but annoying for about l month. Had bad bronchitis and laryngitis a month ago. Also have a dry cough now for a few wks. Wondered what you thought I could do besides exercises. Thank you.
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Hello
You are having pain on the right side rib area for few weeks .
Also having dry cough .
A month ago you were also having bronchitis and laryngitis .
All these symptoms may be due to these possibilities , these include:
1 Pleural effusion on the right side , lower lobe . Diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray chest .
2 Thickened pleura is another most common cause . Again diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination as well as MRI of the portion.
3 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis , also produces such type of mild degree pain with dry cough .
Since , nearly one month passed so this is a cause of concern.
I recommend you please visit a PULMONOLOGIST and get his opinion .
Good luck.
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What Causes Right-sided Nagging Pain On Lower Rib And Dry Cough?

Hello You are having pain on the right side rib area for few weeks . Also having dry cough . A month ago you were also having bronchitis and laryngitis . All these symptoms may be due to these possibilities , these include: 1 Pleural effusion on the right side , lower lobe . Diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray chest . 2 Thickened pleura is another most common cause . Again diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination as well as MRI of the portion. 3 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis , also produces such type of mild degree pain with dry cough . Since , nearly one month passed so this is a cause of concern. I recommend you please visit a PULMONOLOGIST and get his opinion . Good luck.