Symptoms of a chest infection

Chest infections often follow colds or flu.

The main symptoms are:

• a chesty cough – you may cough up green or yellow mucus
• wheezing and shortness of breath
• chest pain or discomfort
• a high temperature
• a headache
• aching muscles
• tiredness

These symptoms can be unpleasant, but they usually get better on their own in about 7 to 10 days.

The cough and mucus can last up to 3 weeks.