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What Causes A Tender Spot On The Ribs With Severe Cough?
I am icing a tender spot on my rib I received from coughing out a cold from overseas (my sister and her family came from Wales). Are there foods (and liquids... I am quickly beginning to dehydrate because of heavy expectorant and mucinex) available that respond to British colds better than American foods? I have tried British tea and that seemed to work well. I have washed everything with soap and water and continue to do light exercise and work. Can I do anything with food and drink?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tender spot on the ribs with severe cough which is due to upper respiratory tract infection, chest infection , acid reflux and it could be strep throat infection. Need not to worry about it. You should visit ENT specialist as well as chest specialist once and get some routine blood investigation done along with chest x-ray . Go for thorough examination. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Gargle warm saline rinses. You should put otogesic ear drops. Apply mist humidifiers in room. An anti-allergic, mucolytic agent will help to reduce discomfort. You should take steam inhalation several times a day through the nose and mouth will help relieving congestion . Avoid carbonated beverages. Drink plenty of water as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of tender spot on the ribs with severe cough which is due to upper respiratory tract infection, chest infection , acid reflux and it could be strep throat infection. Need not to worry about it. You should visit ENT specialist as well as chest specialist once and get some routine blood investigation done along with chest x-ray . Go for thorough examination. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Gargle warm saline rinses. You should put otogesic ear drops. Apply mist humidifiers in room. An anti-allergic, mucolytic agent will help to reduce discomfort. You should take steam inhalation several times a day through the nose and mouth will help relieving congestion . Avoid carbonated beverages. Drink plenty of water as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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