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Is It Normal To Have Popping Sounds During Inhalation Post Rib Injury?
Hello I am a 50 y/o male who was wrestling with son 3 weeks ago and fell onto left side. I think I fractured a rib. Never got an X-ray. Pain is getting better slowly, but now I feel an annoying clicking feeling on deep inspiration, mid axilla at 7 / 8 rib. Is this normal in the healing process?Thanks
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your query
Popping sound can occur post rib injury. You need an xray to rule out any bony injury. Meanwhile you can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Doing hot fomentation will be helpful.
Hope this helps you.
Warm regards
Thanks for your query
Popping sound can occur post rib injury. You need an xray to rule out any bony injury. Meanwhile you can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Doing hot fomentation will be helpful.
Hope this helps you.
Warm regards
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