Question 1

i picked up a virus or something, and have a dry cough, but when i cough my chest burns. never had  this issue before. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Cannot diagnose this and would have to ask numerous questions and examine you  before addressing this appropriately. Chest burning is of concern but can be from numerous potential sources. Go and be seen and good luck.

Question 2

when i cough my chest hurts and burns i'm sick with cold like symptoms when i cough sound like a bark at times what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

URI or Bronchitis: You have upper respiratory infection and may have bronchitis or pneumonia
you should consult your family doctor
meanwhile you can take over the counter Mucinex dm, and tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for pain.

Question 3

sore throat, ear ache, head and nose hurts. when i cough and sneeze my chest burns. the hospital said it was just a viral infection. do you think so?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If they did a thorough examination with appropriate studies, its probably a viral infection.

Question 4

when i cough it burns in my chest?

Accepted Answer

Common: However, better to discuss with your doc.

This may be untreated asthma or stomach acid irritation or miscellaneous.

Or heart attack? Unlikely but depends your medical history.

Better be safe with your doc.

Question 5

my chest burns when i cough what do i have?

Accepted Answer

?bronchitis: Burning on coughing could be bronchitis (do you have fever, green or yellow sputum?) pleurisy, or even reflux (do you have heartburn?)  i recommend you see your doctor.

Question 6

dry cough for 2 weeks at times a little bloody.  chest  burns when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: It sounds like you may have bronchitis which can be treated with antibiotics. However coughing up blood can be a sign of a more serious infection so please see your doctor as soon as possible. If you have high fevers and shortness of breath you may need to go to Emergency.

Question 7

do i need an antibiotic for a cough that burns my chest?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The only way to really find out is to be seen by the doctor and be examined. You may also need a chest x-ray to see if it is consistent with a pneumonia. A cough does not always mean a bacterial infection that needs antibiotic therapy.

Question 8

i have a cold with a cough and when i cough it burns in my chest. i do have some weezing when i breath.

Accepted Answer

Avg cough = 18 days: Recent study suggests average duration of cough illness is 18 days. However if you notice  shortness of breath, wheezing, fever, sweats, chills, etc, go see your family doc for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment.

Question 9

getting over the flu/cold. have a dry cough that sometimes is wet. lots of snot. now it sometimes burns when i cough and my chest hurts afterwards. normal progression of a cold?

Accepted Answer

: Whether this is "normal" depends on when this started/how long it's been.Respiratory viral infections like the flu/colds/COVID-19 can last for weeks and may progress through various stages/symptoms. Sinus infections and pneumonia could also occur as complications of viral infections.I would recommend seeing your doctor to be examined to make sure you don't have any of these and if so, get treated.

Question 10

i wanted to know why my lungs burn and why i have a dry cough? i do not exhibit any flu like symptoms but my chest burns and i just have this dry cough?

Accepted Answer

: Bronchospasm is one possible cause. Discuss a chest imaging study and Pulmonary function testing. You may also have an a viral infection, screen for COVID-19, monitor temperature and stay well hydrated. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available.

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I picked up a virus or something, and have a dry cough, but when i cough my chest burns. never had this issue before. suggestions?

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When i cough my chest hurts and burns i'm sick with cold like symptoms when i cough sound like a bark at times what could be wrong?

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Sore throat, ear ache, head and nose hurts. when i cough and sneeze my chest burns. the hospital said it was just a viral infection. do you think so?

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When i cough it burns in my chest?

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My chest burns when i cough what do i have?

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Dry cough for 2 weeks at times a little bloody. chest burns when i cough?

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Do i need an antibiotic for a cough that burns my chest?

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I have a cold with a cough and when i cough it burns in my chest. i do have some weezing when i breath.

A member asked:

Getting over the flu/cold. have a dry cough that sometimes is wet. lots of snot. now it sometimes burns when i cough and my chest hurts afterwards. normal progression of a cold?

A member asked:

I wanted to know why my lungs burn and why i have a dry cough? i do not exhibit any flu like symptoms but my chest burns and i just have this dry cough?

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