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Chest infection

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Snowdropfairy · 15/03/2011 09:36

Hi

I have a chest infection - will it get better on its own or do i need to go to the doctor for tablets?

I have had it for 5 days and i'm coughing less and hurting less so just wanted to know if it will go on its own!

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haggis01 · 15/03/2011 17:08

It may do. Most doctors won't give antibiotics until you have had the cold/flu for 2 weeks as it can take this long for a bad cold to clear if caused by a virus. If you are wheezing,coughing up green phelgm and feel sweaty and shivery then you probably have a bacterial chest infection and may need help.

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Snowdropfairy · 16/03/2011 09:44

Thanks haggis

I have green yuk so been to doctors and now have a low does of antibiotics (sp?) Sad

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