Bad caugh

[pinkiefriend]

Is it possible to crack a rib when caughing? I've had a really bad caugh for a couple of days and now my rib is quite sore. Been wonderiing if it really is my rib that's sore or is it my lung?

[4getmenot]

I'd say that its just your muscles aching. So every time you cough it just makes your muscles hurt. Obviously your chest muscles arent used to this much coughing. A bit like when you've done a hard work out and ache every time you move. :-) And its cough by the way, thats an open invite for the wordmonster and we dont want him back :-)

[Gevs1966]

Yep, I cracked two ribs when I was 16 and had a chest infection! believe me if it was cracked it would be more than just sore!!

[MangoPete]

It is possible to pop a rib out of the cartelidge too. I would suggest you may have damaged your intercostal muscle between your ribs. rest and take pain killers. Good luck

[butterfly23]

If it was you lung you'd also probably have an ache in your back.