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Rib Pain From COPD?

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Cleared an infection using rescue meds about a week ago but today my ribs/lungs feel really bruised.
I was convinced that I'd got visible bruises but, when my wife looked there was no sign so, I'm assuming, it's the lungs rather than ribs.
Not felt this for a long, long time. Is there anything I should be doing or drugs I should be taking, please?

posted January 4

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Thank you for your answers.
Exercise. Today I'm planning a (electric) bike ride of around 12 miles including about 600ft of assent. I walk/cycle quite a bit to keep my lungs working
Coughing. Quite oddly, before COPD diagnosis (2011) I had a VERY distinctive cough but, after that (and stopping smoking) the cough disappeared. Its unusual now to even cough during an exacerbation!

posted January 4

The lungs don't have pain receptors, so they can't be painful. However, the muscles in the rib cage area can become very overworked and sore from contunuous coughing

posted January 4

Do some exercises get on YouTube they have ones that you can sit and do! Don't be afraid to move

posted January 4

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