A member asked:

I have been having a terrible cough for 9 days, chest tightness, pain when laughing, and fatigue, can this be bronchitis or is it something more serio?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Bronchitis v pneumon: With symptoms like this a chest xray should be done. But this could just be a bad case of bronchitis with cartilage irritation or pleurisy causing the pain. Sputum is an indication of pneumonia. You should see your doctor if this doesn't get better over the next 2-3 days.

Answered 4/18/2015

2.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have been having a terrible cough for 9 days, chest tightness, pain when laughing, and fatigue, can this be bronchitis or is it something more serio?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I had bronchitis,when I was younger I took breathing treatments. its worse now, I cough 90% of the day.chest tightness& congestion.could it be asthma?

A member asked:

Last cig feb 2. Had bronchitis 1 or 2 weeks after.Still have cough, tightness in chest, and shortness of breath. Possible sumthing is still lingering?

A member asked:

I had bronchitis as a kid, im 21 and have SOB, severe cough at times (most laying), Tightness in my chest, and coughing up small bits of mucus at a time. I just coughed and had yellow tint mucus with a spot of blood. not a lot but a small spot. Help?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with bronchitis and besides the cough I have a heavy feeling in my chest. Like it is tight. Is it a normal symptom of bronchitis?

A member asked:

Chest tightness for 3 days, no real cough unless i get short of breath. Ppl can hear me breathe. Now sharp mid chest pain when laughing.causes?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

About 4 weeks since I was diagnosed with bronchitis. The cough is bad, makes my chest hurt and is continuous. SOB, muscle pain, fatigue and feel terrible. On inhaler and virtussin. When does this become a problem? Do I need a pulmonologist yet?

I went to the doc 11 days ago for bronchitis from allergy got 2 inhalers and cough syurp felt better but now my chest feels tight do I have 2 go back?

For the past 3 days my chest feels heavy or tight like when I have bronchitis. Breathing is normal. Mild cough. Is it a chest cold?Tea makes it better

Acute bronchitis about 3 weeks ago. Decreased lung sounds 1.5 weeks ago & given inhaler. Last night I had a random cough attack that wouldn't stop w/o the inhaler and tight chest this morning. Lung sensitivity or something else? H2O & sleep helps.

Good day I am asthmatic with a generally weak chest with regular cases of Pleurisy and bronchitis. I have a tight chest an dry cough with a oral temp of 35.5. other than tightness and weakness no other clinical signs?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?