good morning doctor ever time i have flu my heart rate goes up and i get chest pains when i cough must of the time i end up in hospital i also have a sorties of blood and the doctor tell me its a muscle between my haert and ribs that is get hurt can you please tell me what is going on im thigter and shaken alot can you let me now
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of either post infectious bronchitis or lower respiratory tract infection (LETI) is more in your case. You're all symptoms are more common in bronchitis and LETI. And viral URI can complicate as any of these conditions. So better to 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 LETI (pneumonia). PFT will diagnose bronchitis if present. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.