The Hidden Dangers of a Prolonged Cough! 💡 Ever had a patient come in with a persistent cough, and then reveal unexpected symptoms? A "simple" cough, if uncontrolled, can lead to serious and sometimes surprising complications! Listen to these clinical pearls: Cough Fractures: Yes, you heard that right! In men and even children, severe, prolonged coughing can lead to rib fractures due to repetitive stress on the chest wall. What starts as a respiratory complaint can quickly become an orthopedic
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The Hidden Dangers of a Prolonged Cough! 💡 Ever had a patient come in with a persistent cough, and then reveal unexpected symptoms? A "simple" cough, if uncontrolled, can lead to serious and sometimes surprising complications! Listen to these clinical pearls: Cough Fractures: Yes, you heard that right! In men and even children, severe, prolonged coughing can lead to rib fractures due to repetitive stress on the chest wall. What starts as a respiratory complaint can quickly become an orthopedic
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