I went swimming in the sea on Monday in a wetsuit in Cornwall for about 15 minutes only, and I have developed a very sudden chesty cough. Sounds like mucus, but not coming up, very noisy, very painful. Advice please? I have suffered with bronchitis and pneumonia in the past. I am 51 and female.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Sudden onset cough, mucus in chest, chest pain etc. are commonly seen with pneumonia. And swimming in seawater can be a risk factor for pneumonia. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x-ray. You may need antibiotics, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.