Hurt back from coughing

2018-02-13 03:01:13
I have cystic fibrosis and often cough quite vigorously. This morning I believe I strained my back while coughing. I was coughing a felt a pop of sorts and then sharp pain, which has eased throughout the day. I use a vest machine for airway clearance twice a day, which shakes my upper body around my lungs to loosen mucus. Is it safe to use this with an injured back or should I seek alternative forms of airway clearance?
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Back sprain can improve by rest, medication or hot fomentation. But removal of mucous is very crucial So continue use of your machine to loosen the mucous.

Answered2018-02-13 17:17:33

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