I Have Had A Persistent Cough Since Last MOnday. In

i have had a persistent cough since last MOnday. In addition, I had a sore throat, pulled back muscle and temp of 101.
Got rid of the temp but back to 100 today.
Difficulty coughing up phlem. Have had pneumonia before. Recently had Strep throat.
My health care nurse said to go to a pulmorologist? to see what is going on. Pain in the back right where I have pain when I cough in the front. Above the chest and rib, right under the left breast area.