hi, Ive been coughing for 10 days.  yesterday I started having a sharp pain when I cough on the left side of by breastbone just under my top rib.  is this just a bruise from coughing?Oh brother...  nevermind.  I didnt know I would have to pay for an answer
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having cough for last 10 days, the infection is still persisting in the respiratory tract. Sharp pain in the sternum is may be due to infection spreading to pleura or vigorous coughing. Chest examination should be done to know the cause. I would suggest you take 1. Course of antibiotics2. Cough syrups to reduce the cough3. Oral AntihistaminesMedicines should be taken only after consultation from your doctor. Thank You.