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How Can Swelling In The Ribs Be Treated?
I got injured recently whilst playing sport after I was kicked into the ribs. I notice almost imidiate swelling at the from of the rib that was hit and soon realised it wasn t my rib that was sore it was my lung as I was getting pain from yawning and coughing etc.
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
take x-ray to asses involvment of lungs or rib. can consult pulmunologist if requered strapping can be done. apply analgesic ointment and take tab combiflamtwice daily after food.
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