A member asked:

Its been two weeks since my throat started bothering me and now im coughing, my chest hurts, my ears burn, my head feel tight, and hard to breathe.

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Needs evaluation.: Of concern first is to rule out a strep throat because, untreated, it can lead to immunologic consequences such as rheumatic fever or post-strep glomerulonehritis. Next, it would be important to have a thorough medical exam (history and physical). A decision would then be made as to whether an ECG and chest x-rays might be needed. Smoke cessation could play a major role in life expectancy.

Answered 6/10/2014

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