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[|Human|] I was coughing for the past month and have asthma like attack when I wake up coughing at night. A Dr told me that I might have walking pneumonia and gave me some antibiotics. Towards the end of my cough the left side of my rib started to hurt (about two weeks ago). I had that side of my rib injured before (hairline fracture). Which I think may be a reinjury of some sort due to excessive coughing, however, in the past week this pain had traveled from my left side and extend to my right side also. However, the right side pain is more towards the sternum. I don t feel extensive pain going about my day, just have a hard time getting up in the morning when it hurts the most, and when I have any residual cough. Not sure what is wrong with me, and are there thing I can do to get better?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It can cause excessive coughing, asthma like attacks, chest pain on coughing etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.