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What Causes Cough And Difficulty While Breathing With A Normal Chest X-ray?

51, female 5'10" 200 lbs, Fell on my right side, right arm under ribs when I fell. Wed, Thurs, am blood in my mouth. Only lasted two days. Had chest x-rays. No Fracture. Very, painful, to breath, cough, lay down. Was told it was a bruise inside, or bone bruise. No outside bruising. Am taking Humira 40mg injections too
Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*cause of difficult breathing is associated with costochondritis , irritation of
underlying nerves & reflux coughing irritating bronchi & alveoli in presence
of normal X-ray.
*Along with Humira do following for faster recovery :
- deep breathing exercises ( will seem to be difficult in beginning but very
important & result giving ) & YOGA at home .
- remain ambulatory .
- when resting keep your body in semi-reclining position with 3-4 pillows
support over back.
- walk in fresh air for rejuvenating your lungs with fresh dose of oxygen
daily
- avoid smoking / alcohol / abuse substances if any.
- have adequate sound sleep of 8 hours.
- relieve stress / anxiety
- have diet rich in protein , iron , anti-oxidants , vitamins , minerals to
boost up your immunity and getting better faster .
- maintain your hydration , weight , BP , Blood sugar levels .
- Local analgesic sprays also help better.
- refrain from sleeping where you apply weight over the affected ribs.
- avoid weight lifting / strenuous work.
- additional analgesic anti-inflammatory agents can be taken from your Dr.
- occasional cases require further detailed elaboration as MRI also
Hope this clears your doubts .
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & reviewing my answer.
Wishing you fast and speedy recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care .
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What Causes Cough And Difficulty While Breathing With A Normal Chest X-ray?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *cause of difficult breathing is associated with costochondritis , irritation of underlying nerves & reflux coughing irritating bronchi & alveoli in presence of normal X-ray. *Along with Humira do following for faster recovery : - deep breathing exercises ( will seem to be difficult in beginning but very important & result giving ) & YOGA at home . - remain ambulatory . - when resting keep your body in semi-reclining position with 3-4 pillows support over back. - walk in fresh air for rejuvenating your lungs with fresh dose of oxygen daily - avoid smoking / alcohol / abuse substances if any. - have adequate sound sleep of 8 hours. - relieve stress / anxiety - have diet rich in protein , iron , anti-oxidants , vitamins , minerals to boost up your immunity and getting better faster . - maintain your hydration , weight , BP , Blood sugar levels . - Local analgesic sprays also help better. - refrain from sleeping where you apply weight over the affected ribs. - avoid weight lifting / strenuous work. - additional analgesic anti-inflammatory agents can be taken from your Dr. - occasional cases require further detailed elaboration as MRI also Hope this clears your doubts . Thanks for using Health Care Magic & reviewing my answer. Wishing you fast and speedy recovery from the same. Regards dear take care .