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What Causes Pain In Chest Area While Coughing Post Injury?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Question: fell about 8 feet straight down on left side chest arm tucked under when hit knocked wind out .. xrays show no broken bones but still hurts when cough and coughing phlegm still.. it has been 3 weeks what is the cause of phlegm?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.

I understand your concern.
As you had a normal x ray and nothing abnormal was found on chest examination by your doctor,any significant fall related chest injury is unlikely.
Anyhow,as still you are having pain at the site during site,there might be some contusion.Phlegm indicates some respiratory tract infection.It is not related to fall unless it is blood stained.

So,you can use simple analgesics like paracetamol 650mg 3 times daily or ibuprofen 400mg 3 times daily(if not allergic,and not having other medical illnesses) along with antihistamines like Levocetirezine 5mg at night(to reduce phlegm) for 3-5 days.Levocetirezine can cause sedation-be cautious on driving etc.

But,if you are having fever,or if the phlegm is yellow in color,this needs antibiotics too,for which your doctor will guide you.
Also,if the pain is not coming down after 2 days of analgesics,get back to your doctor for a more detailed evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster and complete recovery.
Regards,Dr Aslam.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (19 hours later)
Thanks
Just wondering why it started after my fall?? Chest is still very sore when coughing how long with this last??
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
see answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

As I mentioned,there might be some contusion that occurred during fall,causing pain.Cough,as I told,is unlikely related to fall-just a co incidence only(if cough was caused by fall,there must be some findings on x ray/chest examination or,sputum will be blood stained).

If you are taking analgesics and anti histamines,we can expect this to be over by 5-7 days.Anti histamines are also important,as persistent cough will delay resolution by causing recurrent stress at the site.

Hope now you got cleared.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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What Causes Pain In Chest Area While Coughing Post Injury?

Brief Answer: Need not worry Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. I understand your concern. As you had a normal x ray and nothing abnormal was found on chest examination by your doctor,any significant fall related chest injury is unlikely. Anyhow,as still you are having pain at the site during site,there might be some contusion.Phlegm indicates some respiratory tract infection.It is not related to fall unless it is blood stained. So,you can use simple analgesics like paracetamol 650mg 3 times daily or ibuprofen 400mg 3 times daily(if not allergic,and not having other medical illnesses) along with antihistamines like Levocetirezine 5mg at night(to reduce phlegm) for 3-5 days.Levocetirezine can cause sedation-be cautious on driving etc. But,if you are having fever,or if the phlegm is yellow in color,this needs antibiotics too,for which your doctor will guide you. Also,if the pain is not coming down after 2 days of analgesics,get back to your doctor for a more detailed evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing for a faster and complete recovery. Regards,Dr Aslam.