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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Chest Pain

I have a sharp pain in my chest everytime I take a deep breath. My ECG is Normal. BP is 120/80. I have had a cough with yellow expectoration for the past 15 days. My doc advised me to undergo a cxr and cbc with esr. My xray was fine. ESR is 80. Should I be worried? I shall be seeing my doc this evening, but the suspense is killing me.
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough and chest pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like COPD , bronchitis , acid reflux or angina . You have high ESR which is indication of infection in your body. If there is shortness of breath , dizziness and fatigue then consult cardiologist without any delay . If there is no such symptoms then consult chest specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , blood test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe steroids , anti histamine , antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now take steam and do warm saline gargles .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Chest Pain

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough and chest pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like COPD , bronchitis , acid reflux or angina . You have high ESR which is indication of infection in your body. If there is shortness of breath , dizziness and fatigue then consult cardiologist without any delay . If there is no such symptoms then consult chest specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , blood test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe steroids , anti histamine , antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now take steam and do warm saline gargles . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari