Hi!I have been coughing for a month, initially it was dry then became chesty, No any cold symptoms but severe cough with mucus especially at night time in bed.Since last Friday I have been experiencing sharping pain on the left side of the upper abdomen, initially it was only when I was coughing, now it is painful when I breath, laugh, bend down or if I touch that area,Went to my GP twice, 2 courses of antibiotic (Amoxicillin 250 and now still on Klaricid 500) Cough is better now but the pain not.2 xrays which the last one shows a bit of shadowing on the left costophrenic angle.Conclusion is to wait until I finish the antibiotics and if no better I have to see a specialist.Now, I am worried and my question is if it the case to wait or to act asap, plus I want to know what is happening.Thank you very muchRegardsLuisa
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The cough associated with upper respiratory tract infections can sometimes last up to 6 weeks. Persistent coughing can sometimes lead to chest pain. Pain can also occur due to inflammation of the pleura (the lining of the lung). This pain is worse on taking a deep breath or laughing. In addition to your other medication, you may want to consider the use of an anti-inflammatory agent such as ibuprofen, Catalan, naproxen. One of these would help with the chest pain. You can consider completely your medication before another assessment. I hope this helps