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What Is The Cause Of Cough?

i had a really bad chest impact from a steering wheel off a 4 wheel hunting vehicle now i am coughing a lot just wondered what it could be, the impact was mostly in my stomach area and its very sore.I can breath fine didn't know if i should go to the ER
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having blunt chest trauma.
And this can cause rib fracture, Pulmonary contusions, pneumothorax, musculoskeletal injury etc.
All these causes cough.
So better to get done chest x ray first.
If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much.
You are having musculoskeletal injury only.
You may need antihistamine drug for cough suppression. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Cause Of Cough?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma. And this can cause rib fracture, Pulmonary contusions, pneumothorax, musculoskeletal injury etc. All these causes cough. So better to get done chest x ray first. If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much. You are having musculoskeletal injury only. You may need antihistamine drug for cough suppression. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.