Could I have bronchitis?!
Question: Could I have bronchitis?
I have a stuffed up nose, and a headache. I've had a cough since Tuesday and when I cough it feels kinda phlegmy. My chest feels heavy and it feels harder to breathe than normal. I get coughing fits every now and then, but just about 15 minuets ago I had one so bad I almost threw up. Could I have bronchitis again? I might ask my mom to take me to the doctor tomorrow.
Answers:
If you have had a history of bronchitis then you are probably prone to getting it, so it could well be bronchitis. If its not that, then it does not sound very nice. I think the doctors is the best idea because some infections require anti-biotics. At least the doctor can put you in the picture.
There is no way a diagnoses could be done just by asking a question, but you are on the right track by asking your mom to take you to the doctor ASAP so he could listen for phlegm in your chest and not in your throat.
Paramedical training
Go see the doctor anyway. Also, when you blow your nose or cough up phlegm look at the color. Anything other than clear indicates an infection. So if you see yellow, for instance, go see the doctor.