<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi, Ive had pretty bad lung congestion for 5-6 weeks now. I make a wheezing sound when breathing. I my coughing a lot but producing very little. At this point, my lungs actually hurt as if theyre bruised or something. I completed a Z pack 1 week ago with no change whatsover. Generally, Im a very healthy runner and have never experienced this before. I usually dont have sinus or allergy issues but I do have acid reflux for which I take omeprazole. Any ideas what in the world is happening? or whay? Causes? Thanks!  <response>: Hi, Following causes has to be ruled out like:-tuberculosis if fever, weight loss present -pneumonia -acute bronchitis 1. Viral 2. Allergic 3. Bacterial Your work up done is as follows:-Auscultation-CBC-Chest x-ray If x-ray shows consolidation than sputum gram stain and AFB staining examination needed -sputum culture if needed. According to cause specific treatment is given. For congestion relief Ben Chat Doctor. 