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What Causes Tightness In The Chest, Fever, Arm Pain And Cough?
have been battling allergies and a cold...still a little stuffy....however...my chest has gotten tight...short of breath...have used my inhaler...feverish on and off...freezing one minute and feel like i could melt the next...very tired....achy especially in my arms and shoulders...occasionally feel like i need to cough but fight it because it hurts my chest so bad...
Fri, 6 Jan 2017
Hi,
As you stated, an infection may be present. The cold is caused by a virus and this can cause fever with chills (the feeling as though you are cold), fatigue and joint pain. With the severity of your symptoms, you may have the flu and not just the cold. Chest pain can occur as a result of the illness itself and may also be due to persistent coughing.
If you feel very unwell, you should consider seeing your doctor for an assessment of treatment. Some persons with the flu need intensive treatment. If you are asthmatic, you should be seen.
Home treatment entails:
(1) rest
(2) fluids
(3) cough suppressant/decongestant/antihistamine cough medications - these are over the counter cough and cold medications
(4) paracetamol
(5) if the cough is wet, medication to break up the mucus may also be needed that is emucomyst, bisolvan, guaifenesin
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
As you stated, an infection may be present. The cold is caused by a virus and this can cause fever with chills (the feeling as though you are cold), fatigue and joint pain. With the severity of your symptoms, you may have the flu and not just the cold. Chest pain can occur as a result of the illness itself and may also be due to persistent coughing.
If you feel very unwell, you should consider seeing your doctor for an assessment of treatment. Some persons with the flu need intensive treatment. If you are asthmatic, you should be seen.
Home treatment entails:
(1) rest
(2) fluids
(3) cough suppressant/decongestant/antihistamine cough medications - these are over the counter cough and cold medications
(4) paracetamol
(5) if the cough is wet, medication to break up the mucus may also be needed that is emucomyst, bisolvan, guaifenesin
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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