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Suggest Remedies For Cough With Phlegm After I Fractured My Ribs
I fractured my ribs two weeks ago and also have bruising to my sternum. I have a couph ever since and very Flemish and low grade temperature. I have diabetes and high blood pressure. No medication because my doctor says flen not dark green,has been light green. Just rest for 8-10 weeks.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question o HCM.
Rib fracture causes pleural breach and pulmonary contusion on lungs.
So due to this inflammation is present in that part of lung which gives you phlegm and chest pain on coughing.
Better to start anti inflammatory and broad spectrum antibiotic to prevent infection.
Also wear chest belt for minimal mobilization and thus rapid healing of fractured ribs.
Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Rib fracture causes pleural breach and pulmonary contusion on lungs.
So due to this inflammation is present in that part of lung which gives you phlegm and chest pain on coughing.
Better to start anti inflammatory and broad spectrum antibiotic to prevent infection.
Also wear chest belt for minimal mobilization and thus rapid healing of fractured ribs.
Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
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