Ron
Tough getting old, isn't it. Sounds just like when I cracked a rib about 5 years ago when wrestling with a friend. The doctor said there was nothing he could do. Told me to take short breathes (why not?) and stop coughing and laughing. Great advise
But he did say that I should wear a tight fitting vest. I found an old 3 piece suit and the vest was small, but I put it on. It really helped. But like you said, I could not sleep in bed. I had to sleep in the Lazy-Boy chair for about 2 weeks! Definitely NOT fun. Blame it all on Frenchy.