health thing: so what is this?

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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?

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A couple more questions...

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...If it's still hurting.

Have you had any incidents recently that might've resulted in an injury (such that a simple cough could irritate it)?

Any difficulty breathing? (Have you found yourself more tired than usual? Short of breath? How about dizzy?)

Does it hurt more in inhale or exhale - or just when you cough?

Is there anything you do that makes it better or worse?