Hello, i was just treated for an upper respiratory infection about 2 weeks ago with antibiotics. I had symptoms of excessive coughing and tightness of chest as well as hoarseness in my throat and loss of voice. Coughing up a grayish mucous sometimes with little blood. Have been sick since mid January.I thought it was better but i have this constant wet cough still and now today i started feeling tightness in chest again with a fluttering sensation down in the middle of chest area. no fever no body aches. What should i do? Still have a raspy throat.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. Bronchitis is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection. And symptoms like brownish mucus discharge and chest tightness are seen in bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.