Symptoms Of Bronchitis

Chest Pain

Having a clogged feeling in the chest can be another indication of bronchitis. Sometimes this full or clogged feeling can be painful, although some patients describe it as more of an uncomfortable sensation. If the chest pain is very sharp and gets worse when taking a deep breath or coughing, it is possible the cause is pneumonia rather than bronchitis. Although the treatment for both conditions is similar (lots of fluid, rest, et cetera), be sure to see a doctor if you have intense chest pain. Not only could it be pneumonia, but there could also be other, life-threatening events happening. Rapid breathing in combination with chest pain should be treated very seriously.

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