What causes rib pain post treatment for post nasal drip?
Patient: Hi I have taken antibiotics and steroid medication for post nasal drip. I m ill for 5 weeks. The constant dripping in back if throat did not stop for 5 months. I m steaming and used the nebulizer. I now got an inhaler. The issue now is I have terrible pain on tue right rib and going towards the back. I went for xray and it indicates there is coarse bronchovascular pattern noted I both lung fields. I m told nothing wrong and the pain could be from coughing. I did not receive any medication at all? Please help I don t feel right internally.. . Doctor: Hello As per your history it suggests your respiratory system is weak , so you need extra care to maintain it.I will advise you bronchoscopy and HRCT chest to see for origin of symptoms.I will advise you to improve your immunity by herbs exercises and healthy diet.Also you can improve your lung capacity by yoga and pranayama.If you are having congestive heart failure due to hypertension then respiratory system can be involved.For tubercular infection you can do mantoux test, sputum culture, ESR and PCR all non invasive.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care