chest sounds

[drussila]

I have had a bad cold for four days now , and when i breathe out i hear crackling sounds in my chest , do i need to see a doctor and how urgent should i be?

[andy hughes]

You sound as though you have a chest infection - ring your GP and get a home visit, just to be on the safe side, or if you can get to the surgery, ask to be seen urgently. 

[KittyGlitter]

You may have a chest infection in which case you'll need antibiotics, no harm in seeing the doc just to get checked out. Get well soon!

[KittyGlitter]

Ooops, great minds think alike. Must have posted at same time!

[KittyGlitter]

Forgot to say, keep drinking lots of clear fluids, preferably hot water with lemon and honey as this will help to loosen the phlegm.

[silly moo]

agree could poss be a chest infection - BUT no real rush to see doc as most will not give antibiotics for at least 7 days as could be viral.
Also most def does NOT need home visit. They should be kept for emergencies.

[Scarlett]

I had this for a weeks and did nothing about it- then I got pleurisy and ended up in hospital for a week. Get some antibiotics!

[drussila]

Thankyou to all the Answer Bankers who replied to my question,"Chest Sounds", I went to the Doc's this morning and she said it was a chest infection and has given me some anti-biotics.  Hopefully i will be feeling back to my old self soon.