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Symptoms of Cracked Ribs. Common symptom of cracked ribs is a severe chest pain. The pain worsens with deep breathing, coughing, laughing and moving. This pain should not be ignored because it may indicate perforation of the lungs which is a dangerous condition and requires immediate treatment.
If your rib fracture was caused by a serious injury you should go to A&E or seek medical advice. You should also seek medical help if you experience any of the following symptoms: 1  Shortness of breath. 2  Increasing chest pain. 3  Pain in the abdomen or shoulder. 4  A cough or fever.