Does the common cold cause tightness in your chest?

Question

also is it normal to have a deep semi dry cough with shortness of breath? My nose is completly stuffed up, i have been wheezing the past couple of nights. Does this sound like a common cold?

Answer 1

Sound like a cold or virus. If you are coughing alot it could cause your chest to feel a little tight. It is best to call you doctor for a correct diagnosis.

Answer 2

Alot of stuff you need to know first are you a smoker could have turned into broncitis. Wheezing? Do you have asthma? Could have a sinus infections which intern you end up getting an upper respiratory infections with out antibiotics. Your best bet here is to get checked out. Also not to be yucky. But drainage out of your nose and the stuff you cough up what color is it? If it is green you have an infection bruing somewhere. Hope this helps

Answer 3

You may want to consider seeing a chiropractor for the tightness in your chest. As for the palpitations they might just somethiing you'll have to deal with in life if you can't find a medication that helps. Whatever you do though don't freak out about it. That could lead to anxiety and panic attacks.

Answer 4

No this is not nomal. Any shortness of breath or wheezing needs to be treated by the doc. Call and get seen today or go to urgent care.

Answer 5

Its normal to have cough & congestion with a cold. If you are really having trouble breathing see a doctor.

Answer 6

Try Mucinex, works wonders for me. Losens up the fluids in your lunds so you can cough it up and breath better.