HI Rothsteinally
Since he is experiencing a pain during breathing, he could be having a
fracture of the ribs . he will be diagnosed by a chest x-ray. But if it is absolutely not possible for you to go to a hospital , you can follow the below steps . you will need to contact a physician immediately in case of any complications.
Take a pain killer such as
NSAID , he can take Tab .
Diclofenac single tab , 2 times a day , after food (if not allergic to it)
Tab.
Pantoprazole 40mg once in the morning , half an hour before food.
To ease the pain of coughing, support the rib area ,with a towel or a pillow.
Any strenuous activities should be avoided for the next three to four weeks , but after this, physical exercise can be undertaken as pain allows.
if he develop fever, uncontrollable cough,
abdominal pain, have increased
difficulty breathing or cough up thick or discoloured sputum contact your doctor or a hospital urgently
also he should stop
smoking completely atleast for the next 3 to 4 weeks , to avoid irritation of the lungs and airways and to allow for the healing of the fracture