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Suggest Remedy For Shortness Of Breath And Cough Post Rib Fracture

I broke two ribs a week ago and I seem to be coughing a lot. Not hard, but like I am getting over a cold. Really short of breath. Taking Tramadol for pain so I can take a deep breath. Didn t take any down time last week, I own a restaurant. I didn t work but I was there Tuesday thru Saturday basically all day/early evening. Over did it maybe??
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I think you may need to visit a doctor as soon as possible.You should do an X-ray of lungs. It can be pneumothorax or hematothorax which is causing the breathing difficulties and pain.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Shortness Of Breath And Cough Post Rib Fracture

Hello, I think you may need to visit a doctor as soon as possible.You should do an X-ray of lungs. It can be pneumothorax or hematothorax which is causing the breathing difficulties and pain. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician