Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic
I have read the query and understand your concern.The symptoms suggested by you most likely point out to an Lower
respiratory tract infection with secretions pent up causing heaviness i chest and pain.Expectoration of the secretions is essential for relief of the symptoms.
I suggest my patients with similar symptoms to follow certain measures for rapid relief:
1. Drink warm water and gargle by mixing warm water with salt 3-4 times a day ,if throat pain persists buy tantum gargles(combination of antiseptic and
anesthetic)/
betadine gargles.
2. Strict avoidance of unhealthy,oily and cold foodstuffs.
3. Eat well to avoid feeling weak and to improve your immunity.
4. A course of antibiotic like tab.
Augmentin for 5 days will help reduce the infection along with expectorant like TusQ-X+ for clearing the pent up secretions.
5. If still the cough is not relieved its essential to
consult a pulmonologist for an expert opinion about getting an chest X-ray done to rule out any lung pathology as it may well be the possibility.
Hope I have answered your query.
Kindly rate my answer if you find it useful. Feel free to ask any queries.Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Tushar Tamboli