My sister is 15 and has very bad allergies. Also has exercised induced asthma. She's been coughing for 2 weeks now, and having alot of rib pain while coughing. So much, that it hurts to move her arm above her head. I'm trying to get my parents to call the doctor. What could possibly be wrong?
2007-09-19 09:44:11 · 12 answers · asked by KARIN W 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
you have cartlidge between the ribs and constant coughing can cause inflamation in the cartlidge.. which in turn causes pain or discomfort . also you use muscles around the ribs when you cough and they get sore.
2007-09-19 09:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have cracked a rib from coughing or torn the "floating" ribs a bit loose. I have done both and it does hurt like hell.
The only thing they do is use an Ace wrap fairly snug to keep the rib in place while it heals.
2007-09-19 09:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably an infection due to allergies and having the mucous travel from her nasal passages to her throat down to her bronchial tubes. Ask the doctor for a strong antibiotic and a cough medicine that will help her sleep.
2007-09-19 09:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not believe me but I am a psychic. I work with law enforcement and have proven myself over and over. She needs to see a doctor. There is fluid in her lung and some sort of irritation and swelling in the lining around her lung. I think they call it Pluricy. Go to a doctor ASAP.
2007-09-19 09:56:31 · answer #4 · answered by claire r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use VICKS VAPO RUB on her chest and the sore muscles at night. It will help the soreness and the coughing.
It sounds like she has lung congestion.
2007-09-19 10:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might have a cracked or broken a ri b..... Good luck Grant M in Pennsylvania
2007-09-19 09:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. Turns out, I had a knife stuck in my ribs. Who knew?
2007-09-19 09:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by stan dupp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has muscle strain from coughing constantly.
2007-09-19 09:47:32 · answer #8 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have brochitis or pneumonia. She should get checked out by a dr.
2007-09-19 09:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by Proud Mama of 4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have pneumonia , if she has shortness of breath & wheezing & persistent cough ..
2007-09-19 09:55:38 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋