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What Causes Pain In The Chest While Coughing?
Question: I THINK I HAVE A RESPIRATORY INFECTION. MY CHEST HURTS WHEN I COUGH VERY BAD. ALSO THE BACK OF MY NECK HURTS
Brief Answer:
Do you have a fever? Do you have breathing difficulties.
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I will like to know if you have a fever. Also, when you do cough is there sputum produced? If yes, what’s the color? Any odor. Finally, is the sputum offensive?
Chest pain with cough could be an infection of the lungs. If this is accompanied by fever or breathing difficulties, I will suggest that we do a chest x-ray to look for a possible infection and treat. Ask your doctor about this and keep me posted on the results.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Do you have a fever? Do you have breathing difficulties.
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I will like to know if you have a fever. Also, when you do cough is there sputum produced? If yes, what’s the color? Any odor. Finally, is the sputum offensive?
Chest pain with cough could be an infection of the lungs. If this is accompanied by fever or breathing difficulties, I will suggest that we do a chest x-ray to look for a possible infection and treat. Ask your doctor about this and keep me posted on the results.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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