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Are there viruses which cause chest/lung pain and coughing up green? how many days until i should consider dr. visit/ chest xray?
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Yes: Viral infections can change the color of the mucus and can cause chest pain. Usually viral infections will peak by day 5 of an infection. If symptoms are not getting better by that time or if coughing is to the point where sleep is effected then a doctors visit may well be indicated. If a bronchodilator is not helping then it may also make sense to contact your physician.
Answered 6/17/2012
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Viral bronchitis...: Viral bronchitis can produce these symptoms and it typically runs its course over a few days to week. If your symptoms are worsening, you should see your doctor. If you smoke, you need to quit today to decrease airway inflammation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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