Hi doctor, I am suffering with cold and cough. A week before I had cold, I felt some tightness in my chest that was aching. It was associated with some burning sensation on top of my back and around my shoulder blades. Since I had cold, the condition has got worse and has remained for few days constantly. It is slightly painful and causes discomfort. I get quick sharp pain while stretching or lifting. The pain gets worse when I am standing. I have chest congestion and off late been coughing up yellow phlegm. My chest feels tight when I cough. I have been having neck pain too. I am very much worried and concerned about my heart. I will be flying for a few days so, now it is giving me a huge concern. I would like to know, is it the start of a heart attack? Please help. Thank you in advance.
Hi. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can understand your genuine concerns. 1. Muscular spasm for example: respiratory muscles like diaphragm, abdominal muscles, chest accessory muscles of respiration and back muscles. 2. There is an aching lung tissue because of bad cough. 3. Chest infection (respiratory tract infections). 4. When you cough on already aching muscles you will have chest tightness. This is known as the guarding reflex of the body. I would suggest you to start with these medications after consulting your cardiologist for physical examination. 1. Tablet Azithromycin (Zithromax). 2. Tablet Ebastine (Ebatrol). 3. Tablet Ibuprofen (Advil). 4. Start having a good cough syrup. 5. If you are not allergic to vicks, then apply vicks vaporub over the chest and neck to get better relief. 1. Start using a nebulizer. 2. Use vicks warm mist humidifier. In case you are allergic to vicks, then use only plain water in the humidifier. 3. Drink lots of fluids and take good rest. 4. In order to prevent constipation, take lots of fiber rich foods and whole grain containing healthy foods. 5. Avoid processed foods, coffee, tea and energy drinks. For further queries consult a cardiologist online.--->