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[|Human|] Just got back from a skiing trip. Coughing last few days of holiday, thought it might be the high altitude, then sore throat started. Cough now very painful in middle of chest , phlegm seems low in chest. managed to cough some up this a.m. white & thick.Is this just a cold, should I be worried about chest pain. Feel tired & lethargic.
[|AI|]  Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The symptoms suggest pharyngitis progressing to bronchitis. Cough with phlegm leads to suspicion of lower respiratory tract infection. I suggest a bucolic syrup to soften the phlegm and decrease the chest pain. Get a sputum culture and sensitivity done. Get a prescription for appropriate antibiotics for 7 days based on that report from a GP nearby you. If your cough and chest pain does not reduce within three days of treatment, you might have to get a chest X-ray to rule out lower respiratory tract involvement. Thanks.