Question 1

i have a dry cough, chest pressure, and i was told i was wheezing last night what can it be ?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis.: Sounds like acute bronchitis, which is usually a viral infection but could also be bacterial. You need a chest Xray, then treatment with steroids and perhaps antibiotics.

Question 2

i'm frequently coughing, chest pressure, coughing clear to yellow mucus, wheezing, and feel really tired. help me?

Accepted Answer

Time to...: I think that based on your symptoms it is time to go to the ED. Wheezing sis a sign of bronchospasm( narrow airways)and congestion. It could be associated with bronchitis,asthma, or possibly pneumonia. My suggestion is to go to the ED for immediate evaluation.

Question 3

i'm frequently coughing, chest pressure, coughing clear to yellow mucus, wheezing, sore throat, and feel really tired. help me?

Accepted Answer

URI: What you describe is an upper respiratory infection, likely viral with bronchitic components and possible influenza or viral pneumonia. See your doctor if you aren't improving.

Question 4

i have various symptoms that look like covid related 
1  fever
2dry cough
3. dry chest/pressures 
4.  can't smell or taste?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 concerns:  These symptoms are suggestive of  COVID 19. In South Africa- one consults with a medical provider who will determine need for COVID 19 testing.  Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations.

Question 5

i've been feeling a little bit of chest pressure when i lay flat on my back and have a little bit of a cough. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection?: You may be developing a chest cold. Try some honey for the cough and see how things go the next few days.

Question 6

had bronchitis took medicine for 2 weeks breathin n chest pressure got better. been off medicine since monday n chest pressure, bad cough phelgm is back?

Accepted Answer

cough: These symptoms may not have been from bronchitis, asthma can present with these symptoms also, see doctor for further evaluation.

Question 7

chest pressure /chronic cough.. cardiac has been ruled out. im 22?

Accepted Answer

Chest pressure: You may be developing asthma. See a pulmonologist for help.

Question 8

heavy chest, mild cough, head pressure, body aches, no fever?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms : Could be a virus. If symptomatic treatment doesn't help, be assessed. All the best.

Question 9

lately ive felt like ive had shortness of breath and chest pressure/pain. at times ive been coughing and some of the time that i coughed it seemed like a chest cough. could i be feeling this way because theres excess fluid in/around my lungs?

Accepted Answer

: One possible condition is bronchospasm which causes the symptoms that you have described. Asthma medications may be indicated, and the triggers should be identified. Have you had COVID 19? Post COVID, there may be pulmonary and cardiac complications. A virtual consultation with Healthtap is available. Further details would be helpful. Watch for difficulty swallowing, rash and worsening.

Question 10

shortness of breath and chest pain and chest pressure, an awful cough, headache  after a cold that started a week ago, fevers and chills.  why?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia PLUS: Please get checked at the ER NOW- this certainly sounds like pneumonia with pleuritis ( pleurisy )- and can be quite serious. This will require aggressive antibiotic therapy.

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I have a dry cough, chest pressure, and i was told i was wheezing last night what can it be ?

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I'm frequently coughing, chest pressure, coughing clear to yellow mucus, wheezing, and feel really tired. help me?

A member asked:

I'm frequently coughing, chest pressure, coughing clear to yellow mucus, wheezing, sore throat, and feel really tired. help me?

A member asked:

I have various symptoms that look like covid related 1 fever 2dry cough 3. dry chest/pressures 4. can't smell or taste?

A member asked:

I've been feeling a little bit of chest pressure when i lay flat on my back and have a little bit of a cough. any ideas?

A member asked:

Had bronchitis took medicine for 2 weeks breathin n chest pressure got better. been off medicine since monday n chest pressure, bad cough phelgm is back?

A member asked:

Chest pressure /chronic cough.. cardiac has been ruled out. im 22?

A member asked:

Heavy chest, mild cough, head pressure, body aches, no fever?

A member asked:

Lately ive felt like ive had shortness of breath and chest pressure/pain. at times ive been coughing and some of the time that i coughed it seemed like a chest cough. could i be feeling this way because theres excess fluid in/around my lungs?

A member asked:

Shortness of breath and chest pain and chest pressure, an awful cough, headache after a cold that started a week ago, fevers and chills. why?

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