<human>: My name is Haley and since Saturday evening I ve had a terrible cough. I went to the doctor yesterday and he said it was Croup and gave me steroids for it. I was just wondering if it was normal for my back and chest to be sore when I breathe in today since I haven t been coughing nearly as much as I was.
<bot>: Brief:Things are expected to get better soon. Detailed:Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Welcome to Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Things you can do: There can be few things you can do to effectively control you cough.1-Using a mask to avoid allergen entry to respiratory tracts.2- Steam inhalation.3- Using antihistamine like allegra-D4- using a cough syrup.5- sometimes cough can as be caused by stomach acid reflux in this case you have to deal with it to by using antacids6- stay away from cold air. Sore Chest: Yes it is normal to have a sore chest in this case because inflammation and coughing makes it sore, you can just wait for some days, using your meds and things will get better with time. It's a good news already that you are coughing less now. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health