The feeling of gas in the ribs may be spontaneous pneumothorax, pleural effusion, gastritis, pancreatitis, etc. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time for examination. 1. Spontaneous pneumothorax: Smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. may lead to spontaneous pneumothorax, appearing below the rib cage within the feeling of suffocation as if there is gas against the situation. 2. Pleural effusion: trauma, inflammation, tumor may cause pleural effusion, appearing as if there is gas against the rib cage. 3. Gastritis: Commonly caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, which can lead to abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and other symptoms, and can also cause the ribs to feel as if they are being held up by gas. 4. Pancreatitis: a common cause of bile duct obstruction, can appear left upper abdominal pain, a feeling of fullness, may also appear as if there is gas in the rib cage. But we can’t rule out other factors, it is recommended that the patient timely consultation to identify the cause of the disease, by the doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, to give targeted treatment.