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What Causes Pain In Armpits While Coughing?
hello doctor,i am experiencing pain around my armpits when i am coughing.The pain is occuring in a specific point.When that point is pressed by finger or any other object it again gives the similar pain as when coughing.What can be the cause of this pain doctor?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Its probable pleuritis or tendinitis or worst case scenario fracture from intense coughing.
Start with NSAID , warm compress , topical analgesics to see if it relieves your pain.
if not then get XR
Start with NSAID , warm compress , topical analgesics to see if it relieves your pain.
if not then get XR
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