Bad-smelling sputum with a new chest sound and chest pain needs examination; it can occur with an airway infection or pneumonia, and medicine cannot be chosen safely online. Check your temperature and oxygen level if available. Do not start antibiotics or combination cough medicines without assessment.
Go urgently for breathlessness, persistent chest pain, blue lips, confusion, coughing blood or high fever.
Next Steps
Please arrange an in-person review within 24â48 hours, especially if the cough is worsening.