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ok im 13 years old and im home from school now for 2 days. ive been having horrible chest pains when i cough and take deep breaths. also i have a really sore throat. im so congested too and i have a fever. what do you think is wrong with me? (ive felt sick for the past week)
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Yes, you need to see a doctor. The symptoms you describe could be viral or bacterial, but with the pain when you breathe, you should definitely see a doctor. The doctor will listen to your lungs and likely do a chest x-ray to make sure you don't have pneumonia or pleuritis. He or she may want to get a sample of anything you're coughing up to see if it grows any bacteria. It could also be a case of influenza. In any case, you should go see someone.
You can ask a parent for Tylenol or Advil for the pain and fever and guaifenesin (Mucinex)for the congestion. Drink warm fluids (like tea with honey) for the sore throat or eat popsicles if cool feels better. Try to take deep breaths even if it hurts because it will help you "unstick" your lungs and keep the air moving. Hold a pillow against your abdomen when you cough to see if it helps with the pain. Rest. Eat if you are able, even if you're not hungry. Chicken soup really is good for you.
I hope you feel better soon. :( Poor dear.
Sabine
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