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Old 10-15-2011, 13:34   #3
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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1 View Post
You know enough to call this " crepitus". You probably then know it is not normal to have sq air. Do you have a regular doc? If you do, go there. Failing that, you can use the universal doc @ an ER.

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I think you've misinterpreted his complaint - it sounds like he doesn't have subcutaneous air, but is able to "crack" or "pop" his sternum when it feels out of place and afterwards feels more comfortable on deep inspiration.
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