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Sore Throat, Cold, Rattling Sound In Chest, Unproductive Cough, Mucus Not Coming Out. What Is It?
Hi, I had a cold for two days (sore throat, runny nose), and now for the past three days following that cold i have had a rattling in my chest, and unproductive cough, but with no other symptoms. no matter how hard i try to cough up the mucus it doesnt come up, it makes a rattling sound everytime i cough or breath out hard, what could this be? thank you
Thu, 8 Aug 2013
Hi, it appears that you have developed uvulitis, due to cold , so it is causing dry cough . There might be light infection in the lungs, causing rattling sounds. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Avoid taking fruits, juices, sweets, and cool water and drinks.
Thank you.
Avoid taking fruits, juices, sweets, and cool water and drinks.
Thank you.
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