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What Causes Strep Throat, Pain Under Rib Cage After Coughing And Cold?
hi i had strep throat 2 weeks ago was put on antibiotics after my strep cleared up i had a cold and still had my cough, now i have pain under my left rib cage from couging and blowing my nose so much, advil helps the pain, i am just worried its something other than a pulled muscle
Mon, 20 Feb 2017
hi
don't worry much .
ur pain only lasts for 2 or 3 days.
cough will subside soon and ur pain also gets reduced .
to reduce cough I can use levocetrizine 5mg tab bedtime for 3 days
don't worry much .
ur pain only lasts for 2 or 3 days.
cough will subside soon and ur pain also gets reduced .
to reduce cough I can use levocetrizine 5mg tab bedtime for 3 days
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