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Should I Be Concerned As I Am Experiencing Pain While Sneezing And Coughing After An Accident?
Hi I was punched in the ribs several times and believe that the ribs were broken. I m still experiencing severe pain when sneezing and coughing. the accident happened about three weeks ago but I have a crunching and popping sensation that is causing pain. Should I be concerned?
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Wed, 5 Mar 2014
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This is quite common occurrence with rib fracture as they take long time in healing and some time it can be painful for 3 months. I would recommend you follwoing things for pain relief though coughing and sneezing will always be painful.
1. Apply hot water and Diclofenac ointment
2. Take Brufen and Ultracet tablet for pain relief
3. Avoid lying down on affected side
1. Apply hot water and Diclofenac ointment
2. Take Brufen and Ultracet tablet for pain relief
3. Avoid lying down on affected side
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