Question 1

my chest hurts, i have a bad cough, back pain, it hurts to cough, eating makes me sick, and i have mucus. what do i have wrong? its been there days.

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See your Dr.: Those symptoms make me think that you might have pneumonia. This is the time to go see a doctor and get checked. There are other causes as well but they are going to require physical exam. Go see your doctor. Now is the time.

Question 2

i have a bad cough from sinus infection that has gotten worse and now my chest hurts extremely bad when i cough, taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate)?

Accepted Answer

Who gave u Rx?: Whoever the doctor was that prescribed Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is the person you should go see asap.  If you did this yourself, go get help from a qualified person.

Question 3

i have  a bad cough and chest pain for almost a week?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Consider pneumonia.  Also consider  inflammation of the lining surrounding the lung or chest muscles.

See your physician.

Question 4

i have a bad cough and chest pain. i don't have a fever. can you have pneumonia without a fever? or do you always have a fever?

Accepted Answer

Possible, unlikely: It's possible to have pneumonia without fever, but unlikely. Probably just bronchitis. However, other things could cause this, including potentially serious ones like a blood clot in the lung. Best to see a doctor. If you're also short of breath or get winded with activity or mild exercise, or if you cough up any blood, get seen immediately.

Question 5

hi, i have a bad cough and chest pain in the middle of my chest. a runny nose and post nasal drip.  i also have a soar throat.  can i still excercise? what would be the recommended heart rate while i exercise?

Accepted Answer

Rest: In general with the symptoms you describe would recommend rest to allow your immune system the energy to fight off whatever is affecting you. Exercising may deplete your energy and actually make you sicker. Would advise rest, plenty of fluids and avoid people and places where you might spread your illness. Eat well and avoid alcohol and other substances that may depress your immunity and see a doc

Question 6

what can someone do for a bad cough with chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Antitussives: The best relief from cough is prescription medication.  Usually this comes in two main forms 1) non-narcotic 2) narcotic.  Most of the non narcotic forms use antihistamines or affect the cough receptors themselves (ie benzonoate).  Narcotic cough medications usually contain either Codeine or a synthetic Codeine (like hydrocodone).

Question 7

last year i travelled a lot to asia and be came very ill with a bad cough, high temp and difficulty breathing. since returning i have constantly been fatigued and have had reoccurence of the symptoms. i have chest pain when breathing and when not breathin

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Among the possibilities is melioidosis, a common cause of community associated pneumonia in some parts of southeast asia.

Question 8

i've had a bad cough for two years and was told it's acute bronchitis 6 times. now i have chest pain/shortness of breath/wheezing. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: An inbox consultation is available and the imaging may be reviewed at that time. 
The imaging can be uploaded for review. 
Have you had a CF sweat test? Do you have a history of sinusitis or other infections? 
There are several possible causes and I would suggest an appointment.

Question 9

bad cough, chest hurts, congested and stuffy/snotty nose. and lots of flehm! what's going on!?

Accepted Answer

URI: You have a viral upper respiratory infection. Treat your symptoms and wait it out. No antibiotics.

Question 10

i have i fever of 101 i'm 34 an extremely bad cough with green mucous and chest hurts and just got over stre throat what is this also achy body ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Clarify how many days have you  been sick you need to see a doctor to find out whether it is bacteria or viral.You may have started with a viral , but it can progress to bacterial infection.

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My chest hurts, i have a bad cough, back pain, it hurts to cough, eating makes me sick, and i have mucus. what do i have wrong? its been there days.

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I have a bad cough from sinus infection that has gotten worse and now my chest hurts extremely bad when i cough, taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate)?

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I have a bad cough and chest pain for almost a week?

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I have a bad cough and chest pain. i don't have a fever. can you have pneumonia without a fever? or do you always have a fever?

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Hi, i have a bad cough and chest pain in the middle of my chest. a runny nose and post nasal drip. i also have a soar throat. can i still excercise? what would be the recommended heart rate while i exercise?

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What can someone do for a bad cough with chest pain?

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Last year i travelled a lot to asia and be came very ill with a bad cough, high temp and difficulty breathing. since returning i have constantly been fatigued and have had reoccurence of the symptoms. i have chest pain when breathing and when not breathin

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I've had a bad cough for two years and was told it's acute bronchitis 6 times. now i have chest pain/shortness of breath/wheezing. what do i do?

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Bad cough, chest hurts, congested and stuffy/snotty nose. and lots of flehm! what's going on!?

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I have i fever of 101 i'm 34 an extremely bad cough with green mucous and chest hurts and just got over stre throat what is this also achy body ?

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