Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Good day. i have a persistent cough especially when i am lying down, a tight chest (it feels as if something is pressing hard against the middle of my chest) as well it feels as if something is stuck on my throat. fever is normal (37 degrees)?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Time to see doc: Many medical conditions will have to be included in a differential diagnosis, from benign causes such as GERD or asthma to others such as a growth or enlarging gland. A good history and exam with your GP should help in getting the workup started.
Answered 4/19/2020
84 views
Thank
Agree with Dr. P: One additional issue, if you are overweight, losing weight, not easy, but it will help. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/19/2020
83 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can sars-cov-2 cause only dyspnoea/chest and throat tightness? (no fever, no cough)
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi, tested negative for Covid yesterday. Very tight chest and difficulty coughing, with painful cough. Fever and sore throat. Can I wait to see GP or should I go to emergency room? Thanks, Karin?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What's the reason throat pain during a cold goes down to chest? Normal? Have cough. No fever.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Good day. For the past 9 days I have had a sore throat, dry cough, blocked sinus, for the first few days a mild fever, and for the past two days a slightly tight chest. Should I be concerned or would this probably be the seasonal flu? No travelling.
Viral flu for 10 days. Still have fever of 37.8 and now face pain on right side. Cough. Tight throat. Why am I still sick?breast cancer? Sore lump.
Hi there I've been on here before. What can I take for a scratchy Throat and a tight chest. I don't feel I have covid 19 I have no cough or fever. Haven't traveled or been in contact with a positive person.. Just this feeling in my throat and chest.
Coughing for 3 weeks, tightness in throat and at times my chest. Cough is dry but have a bit of phlegm at times. No fever, aches or other Covid19 symptoms. ?
I have chest tightness. Husband has sore throat. Son has bad cough. Daughter threw up once yesterday. Another has fever. Could it be walking pnemo?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
