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GENERAL
INFORMATION:
If you have one
or more broken ribs, please be aware of the following:
- You will
continue to have pain over the injured ribs for 3 to 8 weeks,
which will improve over time.
- You should
continue to use the incentive spirometer at least 3 to 4 times
each day.
- Coughing
will be painful but is necessary to prevent lung infections. Use
a pillow to support the area while coughing.
- Avoid strenuous
activities but do exercise as tolerated.
- Only take
prescribed medicines or Tylenol for pain.
Please contact
your physician or nurse if you experience the following:
- Have a
fever over 101.5F
- Develop
a cough that you cannot control
- Begin to
vomit or have abdominal pain
- Have trouble
breathing
- Have worsening
pain
- Begin coughing
up thick or colored material
Ask your doctor
or nurse if you do not understand these instructions or if you need
more information.
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