hello I have had a cough for about two days now im not coughing up anything yesterday iy hurt when i coughed but a little bit ago i started gettin chest pains or aches it feels like a muscle spasm it starts on the right side and slowy moves to the middle. i also feel shortness of breath n i have been achy..can you help?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Cough, chest pain, breathing difficulty etc. are suggestive of lung disease (infection or bronchitis) more. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection.PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. If all these are normal then possibility of muscular pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas and take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out lung diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.