A member asked:
Coughing spasms and i get shortness of breath and tightness in the left side of my chest and i cough up phlegm over half the time when i cough.
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Bronchitis: Or possibly pneumonia. It's also possible it's a virus like a cold, but given the severity of the cough you should get checked by a doctor ASAP. They may want to do blood tests and a chest x-Ray and you may need antibiotics.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Lung disease: If this is new it could be a pneumonia. If you are a smoker this could be COPD or emphysema. You should be seen and evaluated, as there are treatments that help with both
Answered 11/13/2015
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Chronic bronchitis: It sounds like you may have a form of COPD called chronic bronchitis. See your primary care doctor and get evaluated, diagnosed and treated.
Answered 3/21/2015
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