health thing: so what is this?

[rm]

So out of the blue I have this cough.

My head isn't stuffed up, and my throat and eyes burn a bit.

And when I cough it hurts in my chest.

I mean, really really hurts.

Is this a chest cold? I never get coughs so I don't know? Or do I have bronchitis or something and have to go to the doctor?

Comments

[anathemadevice.livejournal.com]

sounds like a chest cold. I've had it on and off for a week.

Warm, moist air is the most important thing. Then fluids and rest. If you can, take a cough syrup or med that contains an expectorant and a cough suppressant.

If it persists for several days or gets worse, go to the doctor. If it's a cold (virus), they can't really do anything. If it is (or is compounded by) a bacterial infection, then they can give you antibiotics.