Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of bronchitis and lung infection?Doctor's answer:
In cases of bronchitis complicated by pulmonary infection, if there is recurrent coughing with phlegm, difficulty breathing, and symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath, this condition can be quite serious. If it progresses to septic shock or respiratory failure, it can be life-threatening. In such cases, it is essential to identify the pathogen and provide active treatment targeting it. If the infection is bacterial, sputum culture and blood culture tests should be conducted to determine the pathogen, followed by an antibiotic sensitivity test to identify the most effective antibiotic for treatment.