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Need Medication For Cough

Hi my name is Velita I've had a bad cough and my ribs have been hurting a lot. Well just a few minutes ago my ribs on my right side made a pop sound and now i'm in a lot of pain. It hurts to move and kind of hard to breathe. So i'm wondering what I should do and what the seriousness of it is
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of either bronchitis or lung infection is more in your case.
So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, antihistamines and inhaled bronchodilators with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Need Medication For Cough

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of either bronchitis or lung infection is more in your case. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, antihistamines and inhaled bronchodilators with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.