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What Causes A Bad Cough And Chest Tightness?

went to the ER yesterday with a bad cough and chest tightness. this morning i woke up and it is worse i have body aches and the tightness is worse when i cough i feel like i can't stop. i took the first dose of antibiotics they gave me but should i go back to the doctor today or wait it out?
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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If your symptoms are worse, you should go back to see a doctor. Chest tightness likely represents irritation of your airways. This could be simple bronchitis or a flare up of asthma. If they hear wheezing in your lungs, they may prescribe you steroids like prednisone.
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What Causes A Bad Cough And Chest Tightness?

If your symptoms are worse, you should go back to see a doctor. Chest tightness likely represents irritation of your airways. This could be simple bronchitis or a flare up of asthma. If they hear wheezing in your lungs, they may prescribe you steroids like prednisone.