Chest pain varies depending on the intensity, location, and duration. It might be a sign of some severe heart conditions like a heart attack, or sometimes it can be due to some other conditions that are not life-threatening. Acid reflux, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and bronchospasm might also cause chest pain.
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Why do I get chest pain with occasional cough post flu recovery?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I have chest pain after flu-like symptoms. My height is 5 feet 6 inches and weighs about 132 pounds. It started about one and a half months ago as a normal flu with coughing and runny nose. I took some flu medicines (Lemsips pills), I got rid of the runny n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like a little infection in lungs maybe. So I am prescribing some drugs and tests as well. Take medicines properly and do the following test CBC (complete blood test), Pulmonary function test, and Chest x-ray. Take syrup Dextromethorphan two times daily, Amoxicl... Read Full »