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What Causes Pain And Popping Sensation When I Breath?

I injured my side by being twisted in bed and coughing real hard. The pain went away for a while but now is back and I can feel a popping sensation when I breath. The pain level is not dropping like it did the first time and seems to be intensifying. Diagnosis?
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal injury due to twisting in bed and heavy coughing is more.
But better to get done chest x ray to rule out internal lung injury because you are still having pain and painful breathing.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for major lung injury.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
So avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Start painkiller and muscle relaxant. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Wear chest belt to prevent mobilisation of painful areas. Don't worry you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain And Popping Sensation When I Breath?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal injury due to twisting in bed and heavy coughing is more. But better to get done chest x ray to rule out internal lung injury because you are still having pain and painful breathing. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for major lung injury. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case. So avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Wear chest belt to prevent mobilisation of painful areas. Don t worry you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.