Coughing after rib fracture may be caused by localized bleeding, contusion of alveoli and accumulation of phlegm in the respiratory tract.
1. Local hemorrhage: a rib fracture can lead to local hemorrhage, which may irritate the pleura or even the alveoli, leading to coughing.
2. Contusion of the alveoli: If a large element of violence is experienced, such as a serious car accident. This can cause damage to other organs, such as contusions of the alveoli, small amounts of bleeding in the airways or alveoli, and blood or other inflammatory substances can also irritate the lungs and lead to coughing.
3. Phlegm buildup in the respiratory tract: Coughing is an indication of a large rib fracture injury. And during the treatment of rib fracture, it is not possible to cough up phlegm as normal patients do, which may lead to excessive accumulation of phlegm and other inflammatory substances in the respiratory tract, which will often lead to coughing.
Patients with symptoms of coughing after rib fracture should cooperate with the doctor in time to carry out relevant examinations, clarify the cause of the disease, and then actively treat it.