Difficulty breathing and phlegm in cough

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Asked for Female, 22 Years

For the past week or so I have had a bad cough. Now I feel as though I cannot breathe when lying on my back and I have a hard time taking deep breaths at all. When i cough there is phlegm and I cant stop coughing. I feel extremely weak and have been sweating a lot. The chest pain is starting to move around into my mid to upper back. I am just wondering if this is something I should go to the ER for?

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Dr. Sumeet Nawani Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumeet Nawani

Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Pune

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Yes you should see a doctor immediately

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