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Does Violent Coughing Lead To A Pulled Muscle In The Chest?
Question: is it possible to pull a muscle in you chest just by coughing hard? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Yes it is possible to get a muscle pull in chest due to coughing
Detailed Answer:
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It is possible that you get a muscle pull in your chest after a bout of violent coughing. The chest and abdomen muscles can develop muscle pull due to repeated muscle contractions during coughing.
If you feel that there is a pulled muscle then please apply an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a day and this should make you comfortable. If pain persists or worsens then consult a doctor or pharmacy and apply any ointment or spray containing pain relief medicine and muscle relaxant.
Usually a pulled muscle in the chest recovers in 3 days.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
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Yes it is possible to get a muscle pull in chest due to coughing
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
It is possible that you get a muscle pull in your chest after a bout of violent coughing. The chest and abdomen muscles can develop muscle pull due to repeated muscle contractions during coughing.
If you feel that there is a pulled muscle then please apply an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a day and this should make you comfortable. If pain persists or worsens then consult a doctor or pharmacy and apply any ointment or spray containing pain relief medicine and muscle relaxant.
Usually a pulled muscle in the chest recovers in 3 days.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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