Is it possible to get bruised lung from asthma or chronic coughing? I have symptoms of bruised lung but I didn't suffer an injury. By discographer — On Jan 30, 2013 My cousin has a bruised lung right now. He rides horses and fell off the horse during one of the rides and the...
No smoking. During the treatment of bruised ribs, the use of lung stimulants can cause infection. You should take this opportunity to quit smoking. 8. Drink 1.5 – 2 Liters Of Water A Day Drinking enough water helps hydrate your body and boost metabolism to the optimum level. In addition...
Take frequent pain medications as prescribed. Pain restricts inspiration and shallow inspiration results in retention of lung secretions resulting in pneumonia. Pain medications need to be taken religiously to help with the pain. Continuephysical therapyto encourage intermittent coughing. Try and cough onc...
But it is extremely important to get it checked out, because the lungs are so vulnerable when the ribs are damaged. It's entirely possible to puncture a lung with a bit of broken rib and you absolutely don't want to do that.