What causes sharp pain under the rib cage while breathing?
Patient: Having severe sharp pains in upper rib area under breast from coughing. Been on antibiotics for 9 of 10 dose to treat a severe sinus infection per doctor. Still highly congested both nasal & chest congestion. Concerned that still not better. What do I do for the sharp pains? Is it muscle strain from coughing? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in to HCM.Kindly finish your entire course of antibiotics.The pain is mostly due to muscle straining due to coughing. The pain will reside slowly so don't worry.Kindly visit your physician because if chest congestion is still present on clinical examination of the chest then the course of antibiotics may be extended.Thanks.