i've had a really sore throat since sunday (it's Friday now) which is unusual for me anyway) but on Wednesday this developed into a dry cough which is now more chesty. It really hurts like i've bruised something when i cough now. Should i go to the doctors or is this just something that will pass? does it sound like an infection?
2007-04-13 08:21:35 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Doctors are, or should be, there for a lot more than issuing prescriptions. They are also there to advise. A good doctor is delighted to see a patient, examine them, and just tell them things are fine. If you are concerned get a check up.
2007-04-13 09:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This sounds like the cold has advanced so it is now moved into the bronchial tubes and into the lungs. I would certainly go get checked out. It may pass on it's own or you may have a secondary infection whether it be pneumonia or bronchitis. It never hurts to have it checked. In school, we used the rule of thumb that if it wasn't getting better after a week, then we probably needed a doctor.
2007-04-13 09:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Sometimes if you cough too much, you can pop or break a rib. This probably hasn't happened, but if your chest hurts when you cough, it is telling you to see a Dr. Hopefully by doing so he will give you something for the cough and pain.
2007-04-13 08:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a virus but my daughter had these symptoms during the early stages of meningitus, look out for other symptoms, such like, sore neck, a rash that does not fade when pressed, tempreture....better still go to the doctors now..
2007-04-13 08:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by lizfiz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be a good idea. I'm kind of feeling the same way, but I barely cough. I do however feel more congested by the day. So I will be going to the doctor.
2007-04-13 08:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I could be a respiratory infection, bronchitis or a possibly pneumonia.
The sore thought could also be post nasal drip. I had that but it didn't turn into a cough.
Sounds, kind of serious to me...
2007-04-13 08:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Eyerish 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at http://ailments.in/cough.html
2007-04-13 22:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was going to pass on its own, it should have started to by now. See a doctor: That sounds like it could be walking pneumonia.
Feel better fast!
2007-04-13 08:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it does sound as if you have an infection. I think a week is long enough to give something a chance to go. I would go and see your doctor. Meanwhile gargle with aspirin, it may help
2007-04-13 08:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it may have tuned into bronchites. My whole family has the same thing and this is week 2 and it doesn't get better we all had to go to the doc and 2 of 10 people with this its turned into bronchites. Go to the doc.
2007-04-13 08:26:23 · answer #10 · answered by Lovely Lady 27 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋