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Sore Ribs Due To Persisting Cough. Took Antibiotics, Steroids. What Is The Further Treatment Option?
After 2 zpacks, 1round of steroids and one round of levaquin , I feel I m well. However, after a month of coughing my ribs became very sore and my lower right rib is still very tender to touch and Heaven forbid I should cough or sneeze! What could be going on with the ribs and am I now somewhat immune compromised since taking so many antibiotics? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sun, 1 Sep 2013
The pain in the ribs could be because of coughing. Hacking cough is known to cause rib fracture also. You could have developed a contusion or a rib fracture because of coughing. There is nothing much that can be done for the fracture as it will heal gradually overtime. But you should take care of your cough for which in my opinion you may require inhalers after consulting your doctor.
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