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What Causes Severe Cough And Chest Pain Despite Taking Antibiotics And Steroids?

Hello, I suffer with asthma and I recently went to doctors as I was suffering with chest pains and a chesty cough. He told me it was a chest infection and gave me antibiotics and steroids. I took my first dose last night and i felt 10 times worse. My cough got worse and my throat became really sore. This morning I got up and I feel even worse. Im constantly coughing and feel exhausted as I can t sleep due to coughing a lot. Do you think I should just carry on taking the medication or visit the walk in centre/hospital?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cough and chest pain despite taking antibiotics and steroids which is something you have to take it in a serious way. You should visit Pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests to find out exact level and extent of infection. You should avoid intake of outside food. You should take painkiller Ibuprofen along with cough expectorants. Avoid any cold, hot and spicy food and take diet rich in multivitamins. You should take steam inhalation as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Cough And Chest Pain Despite Taking Antibiotics And Steroids?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cough and chest pain despite taking antibiotics and steroids which is something you have to take it in a serious way. You should visit Pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests to find out exact level and extent of infection. You should avoid intake of outside food. You should take painkiller Ibuprofen along with cough expectorants. Avoid any cold, hot and spicy food and take diet rich in multivitamins. You should take steam inhalation as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari