I have a deep wet coughing fits that lead to shortness of breath and chest pain about once every 20 minutes. I am coughing up rusty green phlegm and can feel a lot congestion in my upper chest. When I breath normally with my mouth open I can hear and wheezing between my collar bone and my sternum. Ive been running a mild fever for about two days now. Since this morning Ive had shoulder blade pain on my left side and visible veins running across my chest and both shoulders. I have very mild nasal congestion and no soar throat.  I quite smoking cigarettes 4 weeks ago. Im concerned about the visible veins. My fever hasnt been running high enough I dont think for that to be the reason for it. Any ideas? Should I see a physician?
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here according to history you have lower respiratory tract infection like bronchiolitis.... Second possibility is about bronchopneumonia..... So here first chest x-ray done.....to rule out cause... Sputum examination also done for gram stain and AFB stain... Mostly it is bacterial infection.... Take definite antibiotic for 5 days.... More hot water as they help in expectoration to coughed out..... Excess fatty food and spicy food avoided as they aggravate phlegm... If needed decongestant like antihistamines Chat Doctor. ... Hope your concern solved... You can consult pulmonologist for auscultation... Take care.