Chest infection

Symptoms of a chest infection include a chesty cough, wheezing, a high temperature and aching muscles.

A chest infection will usually get better by itself if you get plenty of rest. A GP may prescribe antibiotics if it's caused by a bacterial infection.

A chest infection will usually get better by itself if you get plenty of rest. A GP may prescribe antibiotics if it's caused by a bacterial infection.

Chest infections are infections of the lungs or large airways. You can sometimes get them after having a cold or flu.