Question 1

why do i wake up with a tight chest and phleghmy cough every morning?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Sounds like bronchits or perhaps some type of allergic symptoms.

Question 2

i have this cough for about 6 months now, it's especially when i exhale.  feels like tight chest. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Warrants eval:  Cough combined with chest tightness warrants eval to rule out respiratory diseases.

Question 3

hi. today is day 10 of isolation. i feel much better, only my cough which has improved and my tight chest. do i still need to stay in isolation because of the cough or am i allowed to end my isolation?

Accepted Answer

Remain in isolation: Your recent COVID 19 may result in transmission to others. Typically there are no symptoms by day 14, but the cough may linger. Bronchospasm is one cause of your prolonged cough. If you have no fever or runny nose, at day 14, schedule a follow up visit with your physician. In the meantime, avoid smoke, dust and monitor your temperature. Watch for sudden changes, and then see the ED.

Question 4

how long should you allow a cough to linger before being seen? ppl are telling me it's getting worse. it's a min. prod. cough. oc. chest tightness

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If you have chest sx: if you have chest tightness associated with the cough, I would advise getting checked out. Chest tightness + cough could be due to worrisome causes or could be benign -- the only safe way to sort it out is through a full evaluation.

Question 5

i can take short shallow breaths but wheeze with a deeper breath. tight chest, unproductive cough?

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You really want: to see a doctor. This can be fixed. No reason to wait.

Question 6

ive been in contact with someone with covid now i have tight chest and dry cough ?

Accepted Answer

Covid-19: Many patients are exhibiting few or no symptoms. If you have flu like symptoms, including cough, fever and esp tight chest it is very possible that you have Covid-19. You can choose to be tested, or just treat the symptoms at home. Keep an eye out for increasing chest tightness, blue lips, Oxygen level under 93. If these arise, see a Dr.

Question 7

all along healthy person (age 15) developed cough and chest tightness. dr. says asthma. is there a test/approach to confirm?

Accepted Answer

Spirometry: Asthma is commonly diagnosed based on medical history, family history, and physical examination.  Spirometry is a test that measures how well lungs are working is commonly used in confirming the diagnosis of asthma.  Other tests commonly used in the diagnosis of asthma include allergy testing and blood oxygen saturation and chest xray.

Question 8

i have had a cough for  over 2 weeks now and it doesn't seem to clear anything . i also taste blood when i cough and have a tight chest?

Accepted Answer

Reactive airways: It is possible to develop reactive airways following an upper respiratory infection that can last 3-4 weeks after the infection. This may be your case with the chest tightness you are experiencing. Talk to your doctor, you may need an inhaler.

Question 9

the chest tightness accures when i laugh, yawn , and cough?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 10

how to get rid off tight chest with dry cough?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Tight chest w/dry cough makes me think of bronchoconstriction or wheezing. This is a relatively common symptom of respiratory infections so it's best to go see family doc. A short acting bronchodilator such as albuterol will most likely take care of tight chest. With that said, this is all speculation. If you feel lightheaded, nauseated, short of breath, chest pain/pressure, don't wait. Call 911.

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Why do i wake up with a tight chest and phleghmy cough every morning?

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I have this cough for about 6 months now, it's especially when i exhale. feels like tight chest. should i be concerned?

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Hi. today is day 10 of isolation. i feel much better, only my cough which has improved and my tight chest. do i still need to stay in isolation because of the cough or am i allowed to end my isolation?

A member asked:

How long should you allow a cough to linger before being seen? ppl are telling me it's getting worse. it's a min. prod. cough. oc. chest tightness

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I can take short shallow breaths but wheeze with a deeper breath. tight chest, unproductive cough?

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Ive been in contact with someone with covid now i have tight chest and dry cough ?

A member asked:

All along healthy person (age 15) developed cough and chest tightness. dr. says asthma. is there a test/approach to confirm?

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I have had a cough for over 2 weeks now and it doesn't seem to clear anything . i also taste blood when i cough and have a tight chest?

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The chest tightness accures when i laugh, yawn , and cough?

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How to get rid off tight chest with dry cough?

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