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?

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.

Croup: A barky cough is usually associated with croup and this is most commonly viral. Rest fluids and try warm moist aerosol therapy.

Flu: Current flu has prolonged periods of dry cough, but you need to see physician to rule out pneumonia, gerd, reactive airway disease among other causes. See a doctor.

Whooping cough: Whooping cough is also increasing in certain areas. Recommend you see your doctor tomorrow.

Probably a cold: All these things could occur with a cold. Colds lasting more than 10 days may have developed into a sinus infection. If you have fevers and a headache influenza is a possibility. Pertussis could give you a cough that just won't let up, give you barking cough, or make you cough until you vomit. If your symptoms seem to be going on too long, see your primary physician.

Depends...: Could be something simple like a viral bronchitis. It may be pertussis . If it persists beyond 5-7 days you should be seen, if you develop worse symptoms or new symptoms you should be seen.

Cough: The cough you are describing sounds like pertussis or whooping cough. Will need to see physician for DX and treatment. Very contagious.