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Chest Infection

Chest infection is the infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or other organisms in the lungs. There is a formation of pus and fluid in the airways causing difficulty in breathing. Fever, headache, wheezing, and chest pain are common symptoms observed in chest infections. Antibiotics help to treat this condition, and in severe cases, hospitalization is needed.

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I have sore ribs, difficulty breathing, continued coughing, expelling mucus, and numbness. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I recently had a cold (got tested to make sure it was not COVID-19, and it came back negative) and have been experiencing prolonged symptoms. I have sore ribs, continued coughing, expelling mucous, and numbness. For about four days now, I have had difficulty breathing, pain on my left sid...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Actually this all can be due to chest infection, though covid is negative but still there are other infections which can cause such symptoms. So further testing is required. The fingertip are usually numb due to defi...  Read Full »

Is cough with chest congestion something to be worried?

Query: Hello doctor, My mom had cough and cold which continued for a week. We conducted X-ray which indicated too much cough congestion in the chest and TLC count was 18,000. One day, due to too much cough she vomited, and she was injected with a medicine to stop it and it worked. Next day, we went abroad ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not a viral infection but a bacterial infection as her TLC (total leucocyte count) has increased. Also, diabetic patients are prone to such infection. Treatment is antibiotics, which she has been started by her physician. In most patients, this resolves with a...  Read Full »

Can tightness of the chest be the start of a heart attack?

Query: 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 const...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can understand your genuine concerns. Firstly, let me assure you that it is not a heart attack. So, you need not have to worry.   Read Full »

Is Augmentin 625 safe during the third week of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am three weeks pregnant, and I am suffering from a chest infection. So an ENT specialist doctor prescribed Augmentin 625 tablet. I wanted to know if it is safe to use this antibiotic, as I am pregnant.  Read Full »


Dr. Aishwarya Parthasarathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) is a category B drug, which otherwise means it is very safe in pregnancy. I suggest taking it along with Cetirizine 10 mg at night if you sneeze a lot. Also, do warm saline gargling if you have a sore throat.   Read Full »

I have chest pain but the reports are normal. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 36 years old. I am feeling a chest pain from the last three days. About nine months ago, echo, angiography, etc., were done which were normal. Still, pain is felt.  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes of chest pain: Musculoskeletal: It is a stabbing type of pain, very annoying, and is associated with tenderness, usually following trauma, abrupt violent movement, uncomfortable sleeping position or exposure to extreme cold weather. Heart att...  Read Full »

The tip of my penis is very tight and swollen after using antibiotics for chest infection. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Over the last three days, the tip of my penis has become very tight and looks swollen. It is difficult to retract the foreskin and also there was blood after masturbation. This issue started when I used antibiotics for chest infection. Currently I am taking Prednisone for chronic hive...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like posthitis or inflammation of foreskin leading to phimosis. This may require a circumcision sooner or later. Consult your family doctor for this, and he may refer you to a concerned specialist. It is a short day care procedure. Take care.  Read Full »

What does non-homogenous opacity on X-ray mean?

Query: Hello doctor, My 76-year-old father went for a routine checkup where his X-ray report mentioned non-homogenous opacity in right mid and lower zones. Also, his TLC level was 15.7. I do not want to see him in pain if he would be advised to undergo any surgery or go for chemotherapy. He is old aged an...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most probably he has a chest infection or pneumonia which will require a course of antibiotics and a follow-up X-ray after one week. The good news is that he will require no chemotherapy or surgery. Please answer the following questions in order to narrow the diffe...  Read Full »

I have had cough and chest infections for a year on and off. I took antibiotics but the cough is persistent. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had cough and chest infections for a year on and off. I took antibiotics but the cough is persistent. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached. Your CT (computed tomography) scan is suggestive of TB (tuberculosis) which is a kind of infection. Was any sputum test for TB done? Have you taken any treatment for TB? Please reply to ...  Read Full »

I am 18-years-old and have noticed a lump over my chest that is tender to touch. Please help me.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I noticed a big bump on my chest, and when I touch it, it hurts. I searched on the internet about it, and I think it is called a lump. I am not sure what it is, and my mom does not have time to take me to the doctor. I would really appreciate it if you could help me....  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. Actually, such a lump occurs due to infection, such as streptococcus. So most probably, you have an infective lump, and it will likely subside in five to...  Read Full »

I am unable to swallow and vomiting mucus. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am having chest pain close to my throat and coughing out yellowish-white mucus. I cannot breathe in hot temperatures but can breathe only in moist temperatures. I am also having difficulty laughing and speaking for 10 minutes. I cannot sleep on my left side because of the pain in the...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Most probably, the pain is due to an infection in the chest. As you mentioned, you have a cough and difficulty breathing. Is there any redness at the back of the mouth? First of all, I would suggest you do a chest X-ray in PA (posteroanter...  Read Full »

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