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Old 01-09-2008, 04:46 PM   #1  
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Default Bronchitis

Last Friday night I cracked a rib. I was leaning over the arm of the sofa reaching for my cell phone that was on the floor. After about 10 seconds of leaning, I heard a distinct SNAP. No pain, but an hour later I hurt like heck. Long story short, I saw the doctor and he x-rayed me. Rib #6 is fractured. I weigh 274 lbs. He said the weight applied to the rib is what caused it to snap. I need to lose weight NOW!

His office called me a little while ago and said, upon further examination of my x-ray the doctor sees that I have a mild case of bronchitis. I have to see him again on Friday to follow up. I had a cold last November. Could the bronchitis be caused by the cold? I don't have any symptoms. I'm 51, never smoked, in otherwise good health. I know nothing about bronchitis.

Is this something I should be concerned about? Anyone have a similiar experience to share? What was the treatment and can it get worse? I don't feel sick at all right now, other than the rib pain I'm experiencing. Pain meds are helping with that.

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Old 01-09-2008, 04:56 PM   #2  
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Its quite funny, because I have bronchitus right now. Don't worry - its nothing too serious, its just a build up of sputem in your lungs well lol put basically. You will usually be put on a term of anti-biotics and everything will be in full works again! lol... I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to get my medicine for it... fun!
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Old 01-09-2008, 06:54 PM   #3  
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Could there be a chance of osteoperosis? Even though you 270 something pounds, it still seems a little odd that a bone could fracture so easily

I fight bronchitis at least twice a year - I hate it! If you don't have any symptoms, then you're lucky to have had it caught early
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